US Bridges

Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.70-RT 844;1.30-RT 654 · Structure no. 000000000004542

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,076
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,076 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDanville PIKE/RT58
CrossesBig Reed Island Creek
Location0.70-RT 844;1.30-RT 654
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.72291, -80.58046
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,076 (2022)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek carry?

About 3,076 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Danville PIKE/RT58 over Big Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.