US Bridges

Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .90 from 692&1.0 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000005671

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Mountain Dr.
CrossesBranch Cedar Run
Location.90 from 692&1.0 to 652
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39649, -78.05319
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2014)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Mountain Dr. over Branch Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.