US Bridges

Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 1.25 to Acl & 1.15 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000027962

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJackson Rvr Tnpk
CrossesTrib Cedar Creek
Location1.25 to Acl & 1.15 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 687
Coordinates37.96182, -79.91489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Rvr Tnpk over Trib Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.