US Bridges

Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000018A901

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCedar Lakes Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 25
RouteState Lands Road N0099
Coordinates38.79322, -81.68853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Lakes Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.