US Bridges

Airport RD over Long Glade Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 42 - 1.27 Rt 888 · Structure no. 000000000016075

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Long Glade Creek is a concrete slab carrying Airport RD over Long Glade Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,764 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesLong Glade Creek
Location0.03 Rt 42 - 1.27 Rt 888
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3775, -78.98121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,702 (2022)
Projected traffic3,764 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport RD over Long Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Long Glade 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Long Glade Creek carry?

About 2,702 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport RD over Long Glade Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Long Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.