US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek

Poor

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.6 FR Lunenco& .46 TO645 · Structure no. 000000000003663

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.6 FR Lunenco& .46 TO645
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9964, -77.98431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$221.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.