US Bridges

Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 605 - 2.22 Rt 693 · Structure no. 000000000002560

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesJackson River Tpk
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.40 Rt 605 - 2.22 Rt 693
RouteCounty Highway 687
Coordinates37.98136, -79.90514
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic644 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Jackson River Tpk over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River Tpk over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.