US Bridges

Gladys Road over Seneca Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.12-RT.629 / 1.80-RT.697 · Structure no. 000000000004318

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladys Road over Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gladys Road over Seneca Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGladys Road
CrossesSeneca Creek
Location0.12-RT.629 / 1.80-RT.697
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13764, -79.13078
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2022)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$915 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladys Road over Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladys Road over Seneca Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gladys Road over Seneca Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gladys Road over Seneca Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gladys Road over Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.