US Bridges

Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch

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Bedford County, Virginia · 1.65-RT 732;0.45-RT 727 · Structure no. 000000000002863

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch is a concrete slab carrying Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGladdy BR.RD./731
CrossesGladdy Branch
Location1.65-RT 732;0.45-RT 727
RouteCounty Highway 731
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18613, -79.48045
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Gladdy BR.RD./731 over Gladdy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.