US Bridges

Glade Road over Toms Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0105LINWD LA 0005MEADBK D · Structure no. 000000000022479

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,461
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Road over Toms Creek is a steel culvert carrying Glade Road over Toms Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,629 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlade Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location0105LINWD LA 0005MEADBK D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23802, -80.47344
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2022)
Projected traffic1,629 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Glade Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glade Road over Toms 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 2023.

How much traffic does Glade Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Glade Road over Toms Creek?

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

Who owns Glade Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.