US Bridges

Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 3.49 FR 91 - 0.01 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000017599

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 559 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Branch Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.49 FR 91 - 0.01 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90688, -81.70126
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2022)
Projected traffic559 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Branch Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.