Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River
FairHenry County, Virginia · 2.00 Rt 220; 0.75 Rt 650 · Structure no. 000000000010041
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,296
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 6,296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,192 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wbl 58 Bypass 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River carry?
About 6,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Wbl 58 Bypass over Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.