US Bridges

U.S. 58 Wbl over Great Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .24 FR 46RMP/ 2.17 to 58B · Structure no. 000000000003597

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 Wbl over Great Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 Wbl over Great Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 Wbl
CrossesGreat Creek
Location.24 FR 46RMP/ 2.17 to 58B
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74826, -77.85078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 Wbl 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 Wbl over Great Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.