US Bridges

Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE607; 0.00-RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000003515

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,021 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster Road / 738
CrossesBranch of Glade Creek
Location0.10-RTE607; 0.00-RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35484, -79.81843
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$341.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.