US Bridges

Cedar Springs RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · .45M to 677; .3M to 728 · Structure no. 000000000019794

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Springs RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Springs RD over Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Springs RD
CrossesCreek
Location.45M to 677; .3M to 728
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86598, -81.27142
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2022)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$131 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Springs RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Springs RD over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Springs RD over Creek carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Springs RD over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Springs RD over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.