US Bridges

Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · Orange/Louisa CO Line · Structure no. 000000000011504

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River is a concrete tee beam carrying Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 879 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMallorys Ford Road
CrossesNorth Anna River
LocationOrange/Louisa CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14279, -78.07101
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
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2017)
Projected traffic879 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallorys Ford Road over North 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mallorys Ford Road over North Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.