US Bridges

Webster Road / 738 over Glade Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE460; 0.05-RTE658 · Structure no. 000000000029207

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road / 738 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Webster Road / 738 over Glade Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 2,157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,405 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster Road / 738
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.30-RTE460; 0.05-RTE658
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33555, -79.85515
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,157 (2022)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2042
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$231.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Road / 738 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Road / 738 over 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,157 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Webster Road / 738 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Road / 738 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.