US Bridges

Holly Grove Road over South Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.00 from 663& .80 to 635 · Structure no. 000000000011473

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Grove Road over South Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holly Grove Road over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,016 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,191 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Grove Road
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location1.00 from 663& .80 to 635
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79217, -77.831
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2022)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Holly Grove Road over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Grove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Grove Road over South Anna River carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Holly Grove Road over South Anna River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Grove Road over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.