US Bridges

Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .62 from 728 & .53 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000011521

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,997 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Springsrd
CrossesLake Anna
Location.62 from 728 & .53 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02031, -77.77458
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,997 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna built?

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

What condition is Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Springsrd over Lake Anna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.