US Bridges

Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 917; 0.10 Rt 58 · Structure no. 000000000004778

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 532 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn RD/872
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.60 Rt 917; 0.10 Rt 58
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73138, -80.80836
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2022)
Projected traffic532 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$136.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn RD/872 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn RD/872 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.