US Bridges

Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 817;0.10 RT.9379 · Structure no. 000000000022585

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer Drive
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location0.75 Rt 817;0.10 RT.9379
RouteCity Street 841
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88414, -82.10696
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2014)
Projected traffic804 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Drive over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.