US Bridges

Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.56 Martsvl; 0.09 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000010040

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
503 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,030 by 2045. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 36 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
Location0.56 Martsvl; 0.09 Rt 220
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66331, -79.88252
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2022)
Projected traffic12,030 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$355.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River carry?

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

How long is Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Greensboro RD 58 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.