US Bridges

Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain Branch

Poor

Russell County, Virginia · .25M to 657 & .43M to 727 · Structure no. 000000000016480

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain Branch is a steel culvert carrying Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain Branch in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 639 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Cedar Creek RD
CrossesMountain Branch
Location.25M to 657 & .43M to 727
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88888, -82.02572
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Mountain Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain 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 Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain Branch carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Big Cedar Creek RD over Mountain Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.