Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek
GoodLouisa County, Virginia · .79 from 623& 1.44 to 720 · Structure no. 000000000023475
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,684
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,839 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek carry?
About 4,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Contrary Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.