US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .07 Fort PICK&.71 to 645 · Structure no. 000000000003664

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Creek Road over Cedar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.07 Fort PICK&.71 to 645
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates36.97974, -77.98457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic168 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$192 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.