US Bridges

Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Virginia · 0.46-S Marts; 0.26-RT220 · Structure no. 000000000010035

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
419 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill is a concrete arch - deck carrying Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,030 by 2042. The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensboro Rd. 58
CrossesSmith River @ Martnsvill
Location0.46-S Marts; 0.26-RT220
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66371, -79.88299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length419 ft (127.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2022)
Projected traffic12,030 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill?

The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Greensboro Rd. 58 over Smith River @ Martnsvill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.