US Bridges

Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.10 to 11N & 0.05 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000015422

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Mill Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.10 to 11N & 0.05 to 692
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates37.64004, -79.56148
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic153 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Mill Road over Cedar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Red Mill Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.