US Bridges

Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.30-RT738;0.20-END Maint · Structure no. 000000000003508

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBrickyard ROAD/723
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.30-RT738;0.20-END Maint
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34709, -79.82573
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2016)
Projected traffic158 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$128.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brickyard ROAD/723 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brickyard ROAD/723 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.