US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.9 FR 756 & 1.66 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000003584

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,653
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 83 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 4,653 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,795 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.9 FR 756 & 1.66 to 634
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.76869, -77.72153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,653 (2022)
Projected traffic6,795 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek carry?

About 4,653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (ebl) over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.