US Bridges

Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE460; 0.09-RTE1505 · Structure no. 000000000003542

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek in Botetourt 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest ST /1506
CrossesBranch Glade Creek
Location0.01-RTE460; 0.09-RTE1505
RouteCounty Highway 1506
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36669, -79.81717
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2019)
Projected traffic132 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$125.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek built?

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

What condition is Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hillcrest ST /1506 over Branch Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.