Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · 2.45 to 663 & 1.0 to 792S · Structure no. 000000000015361
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,728
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,042 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek carry?
About 2,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Glasgow HWY over Belle Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.