US Bridges

Cedar Grove RD over Cattail Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.85 to 730 - 0.02 to 731 · Structure no. 000000000008248

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove RD over Cattail Run is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Grove RD over Cattail Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,288 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove RD
CrossesCattail Run
Location0.85 to 730 - 0.02 to 731
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.28899, -78.18164
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic795 (2014)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cattail Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove RD over Cattail 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 2023.

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

About 795 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cedar Grove RD over Cattail Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cedar Grove RD over Cattail Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.