US Bridges

Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.01-5th St; 0.13-13th ST · Structure no. 000000000029431

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,453
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 5,453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,575 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Avenue
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.01-5th St; 0.13-13th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27911, -79.90687
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,453 (2022)
Projected traffic5,575 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek carry?

About 5,453 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Avenue over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.