US Bridges

Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.40-RT460; 0.80- RT1049 · Structure no. 000000000030507

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,389 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastruritan RD/609
CrossesBranch of Glade Creek
Location0.40-RT460; 0.80- RT1049
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31916, -79.88562
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek carry?

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

How long is Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Eastruritan RD/609 over Branch of Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.