US Bridges

Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0000HALIF CO 0000MECK CO · Structure no. 000000000011908

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,777 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl HWY Fiftyeight
CrossesAarons Creek
Location0000HALIF CO 0000MECK CO
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65771, -78.70234
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2022)
Projected traffic3,777 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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$605 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Aarons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.