US Bridges

U.S. 58 Ebl over Great Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .26 FR 46 & 2.17 to 58B · Structure no. 000000000003591

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 Ebl over Great Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 Ebl over Great 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 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 Ebl
CrossesGreat Creek
Location.26 FR 46 & 2.17 to 58B
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74809, -77.85072
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 Ebl over Great Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 58 Ebl over Great 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 Ebl over Great Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. 58 Ebl over Great Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 Ebl over Great Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.