US Bridges

Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .10MTO658;.20MTODEAD End · Structure no. 000000000016523

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesScenic Elk Grdn DR
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.10MTO658;.20MTODEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 727
Coordinates36.89589, -82.02672
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2014)
Projected traffic267 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Scenic Elk Grdn DR 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 Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Elk Grdn DR over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.