US Bridges

Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE639;0.80-END Main · Structure no. 000000000015094

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River is a concrete slab carrying Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGladden RD./737
CrossesBranch Roanoke River
Location0.00-RTE639;0.80-END Main
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24929, -80.10529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2018)
Projected traffic652 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gladden RD./737 over Branch Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.