US Bridges

Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.50 to 761 - 0.40 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000026706

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,244 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhatan RD
CrossesCedar Spring Run
Location0.50 to 761 - 0.40 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00071, -78.37337
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2020)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2045
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Powhatan RD over Cedar Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.