US Bridges

Glade Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.87-RT 645/ 0.15-RT 830 · Structure no. 000000000012599

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Road over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Glade Road over Beaver Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlade Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.87-RT 645/ 0.15-RT 830
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7291, -78.74996
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2020)
Projected traffic243 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glade Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Glade Road over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Glade Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Glade Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Glade Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.