US Bridges

Cedar Springs Rd. over Dry Channel

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .28M to 691 & 1.0M to 670 · Structure no. 000000000019801

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Springs Rd. over Dry Channel is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Springs Rd. 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 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCedar Springs Rd.
CrossesDry Channel
Location.28M to 691 & 1.0M to 670
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85279, -81.27696
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2022)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Springs Rd. over Dry Channel built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Springs Rd. 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 2021.

How much traffic does Cedar Springs Rd. over Dry Channel carry?

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

How long is Cedar Springs Rd. over Dry Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cedar Springs Rd. over Dry Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.