Hamilton Road over South Anna River
PoorClosed to trafficLouisa County, Virginia · 1.65 from 640 &.75 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000011551
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Road over South Anna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hamilton Road over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Road over South Anna River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamilton Road over South Anna River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Hamilton Road over South Anna River carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Hamilton Road over South Anna River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Road over South Anna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.