US Bridges

Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.40-RT.644/1.60-RT.700 · Structure no. 000000000030294

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Bend Road
CrossesBig Cub Creek
Location1.40-RT.644/1.60-RT.700
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2737, -78.792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Bend Road over Big Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.