US Bridges

Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.47-BOTET Co; 0.00-RT703 · Structure no. 000000000015033

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 566 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGladecreekrd / 636
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.47-BOTET Co; 0.00-RT703
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32541, -79.86641
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2019)
Projected traffic566 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$149.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gladecreekrd / 636 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.