US Bridges

Cedon Road over Branch South River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE688-1.1M RTE633 · Structure no. 000000000004465

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedon Road over Branch South River is a concrete culvert carrying Cedon Road over Branch South River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 411 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCedon Road
CrossesBranch South River
Location0.4M RTE688-1.1M RTE633
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06399, -77.5094
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic411 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cedon Road over Branch South River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedon Road over Branch South River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cedon Road over Branch South River carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedon Road over Branch South River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cedon Road over Branch South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.