US Bridges

Decater Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.77 Rt 252-.05 Rt 727 · Structure no. 000000000027132

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decater Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Decater Road over Cedar Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDecater Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.77 Rt 252-.05 Rt 727
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates37.88577, -79.35309
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic235 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Decater Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Decater Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Decater Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Decater Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.