US Bridges

Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch

PoorPosted for load

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.85 to 729 & 0.15 to 726 · Structure no. 000000000015652

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWades RD
CrossesCedar Grove Branch
Location0.85 to 729 & 0.15 to 726
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89565, -79.37151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2017)
Projected traffic189 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$89 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch built?

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

What condition is Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wades RD over Cedar Grove Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.