US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.9 FR 756 & 1.66 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000003605

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,653
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 4,653 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,795 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.9 FR 756 & 1.66 to 634
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.7689, -77.72139
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,653 (2022)
Projected traffic6,795 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek carry?

About 4,653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (wbl) over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.