Cartersville Bridge

Cartersville Bridge is a road bridge crossing the James River with a total length of around 843 feet. It is built on five stone piers and two stone abutments that support six individual spans across the water.

The original bridge structure dates to 1822, while the current heavy timber framework with cast-iron connections was built between 1883 and 1884. This reconstruction reflects advances in bridge engineering during the late 1800s.

The National Register of Historic Places recognized this bridge in 1972 for its representation of 19th-century engineering and transportation development.

The bridge is located along VA 45 and connects multiple communities across the James River. It remains accessible to visitors interested in viewing historical structures and 19th-century engineering.

The structure combines roughly dressed ashlar stones and rubble piers with a Pratt truss design. This blend of techniques demonstrates evolving craftsmanship across two centuries of construction.

Location: Cumberland County

GPS coordinates: 37.67000,-78.08720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03