US Bridges

Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 60; 0.27 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000029208

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road / 738 over Branch of Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Webster Road / 738 over Branch of 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 1,078 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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
CrossesBranch of Glade Creek
Location0.08 Rt 60; 0.27 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33515, -79.85868
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$460.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.