US Bridges

Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · .00M to 735 & .40M to 727 · Structure no. 000000000016477

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek is a concrete slab carrying Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 639 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Cedar Creek RD
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location.00M to 735 & .40M to 727
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89352, -82.03211
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2022)
Projected traffic639 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big Cedar Creek RD over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.