US Bridges

Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.85 from 611&1.65 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000011500

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 985 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,258 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFactory Mill Road
CrossesFolly Creek
Location1.85 from 611&1.65 to 610
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates37.78273, -77.80015
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2022)
Projected traffic1,258 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Factory Mill Road over Folly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.