US Bridges

Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.30-RT603; 0.22-END Main · Structure no. 000000000014975

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLayman ROAD/606
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.30-RT603; 0.22-END Main
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31781, -79.86818
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$250.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layman ROAD/606 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Layman ROAD/606 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.