US Bridges

COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.85-RTE707; 0.90-RTE948 · Structure no. 000000000004629

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,730 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCOULSONCHURCHRD620
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.85-RTE707; 0.90-RTE948
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73715, -80.83102
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2022)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$236 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns COULSONCHURCHRD620 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.