US Bridges

Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.30 to 608 & 0.02 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000015347

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWert Faulkner Hw
CrossesTrib Cedar Creek
Location0.30 to 608 & 0.02 to 11
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates37.63012, -79.54313
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2022)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$35 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wert Faulkner Hw over Trib Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.