US Bridges

Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.46 from 756 &.90 to 522 · Structure no. 000000000011457

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River is a concrete tee beam carrying Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 974 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPaynes Mill Road
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location1.46 from 756 &.90 to 522
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83738, -77.89053
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2022)
Projected traffic974 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paynes Mill Road over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.