US Bridges

Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 0.80 to 687 & 1.60 to Acl · Structure no. 000000000002481

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesColes Mountain RD
CrossesCedar Run
Location0.80 to 687 & 1.60 to Acl
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96815, -79.91932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2018)
Projected traffic136 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Mountain RD over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.