US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .42 to 707 & .13 Ecl Broa · Structure no. 000000000003604

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesTobacco Heritage Trail
Location.42 to 707 & .13 Ecl Broa
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70373, -78.02019
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail carry?

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

How long is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (wbl) over Tobacco Heritage Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.