US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Totaro Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.59 FR 656 & 0.91 to 681 · Structure no. 000000000003585

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Totaro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Totaro Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 4,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesTotaro Creek
Location0.59 FR 656 & 0.91 to 681
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74061, -77.89309
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2045
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$247 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Totaro 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 February 2023.

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

About 4,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.