US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Rose Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.4 FR 46 & 1.4 to 58B · Structure no. 000000000003588

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Rose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Rose Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,401 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesRose Creek
Location1.4 FR 46 & 1.4 to 58B
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.74888, -77.83774
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,383 (2022)
Projected traffic6,401 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$260 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.