US Bridges

Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.15-RT603; 1.85-BEDFORD · Structure no. 000000000003340

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek is a steel culvert carrying Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,613 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesArchway ROAD/607
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.15-RT603; 1.85-BEDFORD
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35257, -79.81146
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2016)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$133 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Archway ROAD/607 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Archway ROAD/607 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.