US Bridges

Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Virginia · 0.00 WARREN-0.00 Shenandh · Structure no. 000000000018803

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBowmans Mill RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.00 WARREN-0.00 Shenandh
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99102, -78.32809
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$176 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowmans Mill RD over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Bowmans Mill RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.