US Bridges

Bagby Road over Little River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.50 from 608&1.28 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000024679

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagby Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bagby Road over Little River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBagby Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.50 from 608&1.28 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.9244, -77.73911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2019)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bagby Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagby 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bagby Road over Little River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bagby Road over Little River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bagby Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.