US Bridges

Cedar Road over New Mill Creek

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.3 GRASSFLD/0.5 Millvill · Structure no. 000000000029507

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,218
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Road over New Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Road over New Mill Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,588 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCedar Road
CrossesNew Mill Creek
Location0.3 GRASSFLD/0.5 Millvill
RouteCity Street 165
Coordinates36.71989, -76.32698
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,218 (2022)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Road over New Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Road over New Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Road over New Mill Creek carry?

About 3,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Road over New Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cedar Road over New Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.