US Bridges

Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .10M to 677 & .65M to 728 · Structure no. 000000000019795

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

About this bridge

Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream 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.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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.
CrossesStream
Location.10M to 677 & .65M to 728
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86987, -81.27181
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$204.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream carry?

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

How long is Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Springs Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.