US Bridges

A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · .10-RTE877; 0.0-RTE875 · Structure no. 000000000010044

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 10,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,618 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesA L Philpott HWY58
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.10-RTE877; 0.0-RTE875
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64389, -79.91972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,420 (2022)
Projected traffic11,618 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$259.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy 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 2023.

How much traffic does A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 10,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns A L Philpott HWY58 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.