US Bridges

Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .04 to 792S & .11 to 792N · Structure no. 000000000015362

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run is a concrete culvert carrying Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlasgow Highway
CrossesBennetts Run
Location.04 to 792S & .11 to 792N
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69077, -79.39364
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,728 (2022)
Projected traffic3,042 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run 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 Highway over Bennetts Run carry?

About 2,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Glasgow Highway over Bennetts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.