US Bridges

Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork

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Wise County, Virginia · .98MTOENDMAINT&.57MTO 671 · Structure no. 000000000019451

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork is a concrete slab carrying Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGlady Fork Rd.
CrossesGlady Fork
Location.98MTOENDMAINT&.57MTO 671
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08694, -82.6267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic127 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glady Fork Rd. over Glady Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.