US Bridges

Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .1 to R694; .01 to R643 · Structure no. 000000000003979

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 6 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Branch Rd.
CrossesPaw Paw Run
Location.1 to R694; .01 to R643
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44718, -82.05814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2022)
Projected traffic806 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Branch Rd. over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.