US Bridges

East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE460;0.70-RTE1049 · Structure no. 000000000014981

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek is a steel culvert carrying East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,389 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast RURITANRD/609
CrossesBr Glade Creek
Location0.50-RTE460;0.70-RTE1049
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31967, -79.88699
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2021)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$636 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is East RURITANRD/609 over Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns East RURITANRD/609 over Br Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.