US Bridges

Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .02-RTE1536; .02-RTE1532_ · Structure no. 000000000030505

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOaklawn Drive
CrossesBranch of Glade Creek
Location.02-RTE1536; .02-RTE1532_
RouteCounty Highway 1537
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37223, -79.81694
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic90 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$852 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oaklawn Drive 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 Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oaklawn Drive over Branch of Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.