US Bridges

Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .02 to R89 & .52 to R607 · Structure no. 000000000008816

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 93 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 634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 827 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Vale RD
CrossesGlady Creek
Location.02 to R89 & .52 to R607
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6211, -80.92158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2022)
Projected traffic827 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mt Vale RD over Glady 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vale RD over Glady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.