US Bridges

Glebe School RD over Edison Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.57 Rt 711 - 0.03 Rt 710 · Structure no. 000000000002185

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glebe School RD over Edison Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Glebe School RD over Edison Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGlebe School RD
CrossesEdison Creek
Location0.57 Rt 711 - 0.03 Rt 710
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13526, -79.16076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2022)
Projected traffic554 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glebe School RD over Edison Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glebe School RD over Edison 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Glebe School RD over Edison Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glebe School RD over Edison Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Glebe School RD over Edison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.