US Bridges

Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b"

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .55 from 652 & .33 to 690 · Structure no. 000000000011483

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b" in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 551 vehicles a day, projected to reach 819 by 2045. The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarrs Bridge Road
CrossesLake Anna Canal "b"
Location.55 from 652 & .33 to 690
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04042, -77.77847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2019)
Projected traffic819 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b" built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b" 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 Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b" carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b"?

The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carrs Bridge Road over Lake Anna Canal "b"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.