US Bridges

Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 755 - 0.18 Rt 677 · Structure no. 000000000008247

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCedar Grove RD
CrossesBabbs Run
Location0.10 Rt 755 - 0.18 Rt 677
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates39.26554, -78.18879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2022)
Projected traffic2,678 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grove RD over Babbs Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cedar Grove RD over Babbs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.