Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel
FairWythe County, Virginia · 1.15M to 670 & .13MTO 691 · Structure no. 000000000019796
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,496
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel in Wythe 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 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel carry?
About 1,496 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Cedar Springs Road over Dry Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.