US Bridges

Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · 0.67 to 629 & 1.69 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000019539

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,013 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Chiswell Rd.
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.67 to 629 & 1.69 to 627
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91872, -80.93224
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2022)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$136.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Fort Chiswell Rd. over 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Chiswell Rd. over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.