US Bridges

Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run

Poor

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.65 from 691& .85 to End · Structure no. 000000000011541

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run is a steel culvert carrying Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHanback Road
CrossesBranch of Negro Run
Location1.65 from 691& .85 to End
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13318, -78.15638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2019)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hanback Road over Branch of Negro Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.