US Bridges

Forest Road over Cedar Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Shenandoah County, Virginia · Near Inter. Fdr 1863/1718 · Structure no. 080804000001005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Cedar Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2006. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationNear Inter. Fdr 1863/1718
RouteFederal Lands Road 1718.
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96982, -78.56477
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2006
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Forest Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.