US Bridges

Lake Street over Glade Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · 0.50VA Ave; 0.05 Birchfld · Structure no. 000000000022619

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,436
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Street over Glade Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,654 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Street
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.50VA Ave; 0.05 Birchfld
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.98703, -82.57578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,436 (2022)
Projected traffic9,654 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lake Street over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street over Glade Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Street over Glade Creek carry?

About 6,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Glade Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lake Street over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.