BIG CEDAR CREEK RD
Carrying BIG CEDAR CREEK RD over MOUNTAIN BRANCH
.25M TO 657 & .43M TO 727, Russell, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIG CEDAR CREEK RD
The BIG CEDAR CREEK RD bridge in Russell, Virginia carries BIG CEDAR CREEK RD over MOUNTAIN BRANCH. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 534 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIG CEDAR CREEK RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 534 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BIG CEDAR CREEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BIG CEDAR CREEK RD against other structures in Russell and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BIG CEDAR CREEK RD?
BIG CEDAR CREEK RD in Russell, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIG CEDAR CREEK RD inspected?
BIG CEDAR CREEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 534 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG CEDAR CREEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIG CEDAR CREEK RD?
BIG CEDAR CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIG CEDAR CREEK RD?
BIG CEDAR CREEK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BIG CEDAR CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
BIG CEDAR CREEK RD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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