US Bridges

Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.86 Rt 42 0.89 Rt 699 · Structure no. 000000000002077

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFadley RD
CrossesLong Glade Creek
Location0.86 Rt 42 0.89 Rt 699
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34639, -79.0187
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fadley RD over Long Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.