US Bridges

Cedar Hill Road over Little River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.30 from 33 &1.35 to 689 · Structure no. 000000000011529

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hill Road over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Hill Road over Little River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Hill Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.30 from 33 &1.35 to 689
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95405, -77.8662
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2022)
Projected traffic477 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Hill Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hill Road over Little 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 Cedar Hill Road over Little River carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Hill Road over Little River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cedar Hill Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.