US Bridges

Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2.3 FR 709 & 0.1 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000012007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCedar Grove Road
CrossesBranch of Miles Creek
Location2.3 FR 709 & 0.1 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 663
Coordinates36.67029, -78.24647
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic89 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove Road over Branch of Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.