US Bridges

Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 2.2MI. 691- 0.7MI. 614 · Structure no. 000000000027973

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTowles Mill Rd.
CrossesGlebe Run
Location2.2MI. 691- 0.7MI. 614
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates38.11292, -77.68946
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Towles Mill Rd. over Glebe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.