US Bridges

Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek

Good

Gloucester County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE601-0.8M RTE637 · Structure no. 000000000008534

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,986 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGlenns Rd.
CrossesCarvers Creek
Location0.9M RTE601-0.8M RTE637
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates37.54353, -76.55639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,678 (2022)
Projected traffic2,986 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenns Rd. over Carvers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Glenns Rd. over Carvers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.