Cedar Springs Road over Branch
PoorPosted for loadSmyth County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 749 - 0.1 to 705 · Structure no. 000000000017561
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Springs Road over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Springs Road over Branch in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Springs Road over Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Springs Road over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Springs Road over Branch carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Springs Road over Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Springs Road over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.