US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.7 Miles to U.S. Route 4 · Structure no. 5140023P0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
735 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,188
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,607 by 2032. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesGlade CR NS RR Va 738
Location1.7 Miles to U.S. Route 4
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33658, -79.85139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,188 (2012)
Projected traffic4,607 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738 carry?

About 4,188 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Glade CR NS RR Va 738?

It is owned by the National Park Service.