US Bridges

Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.70-RT.58/0.30-RT.809 · Structure no. 000000000023184

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 493 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove Road
CrossesLawson Creek
Location0.70-RT.58/0.30-RT.809
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64114, -78.99035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2020)
Projected traffic493 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Road over Lawson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove Road over Lawson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.