US Bridges

Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 5.85-PITTS C; 2.58-RT57 · Structure no. 000000000010047

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,516 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0058 Bus
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location5.85-PITTS C; 2.58-RT57
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68035, -79.78751
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,147 (2022)
Projected traffic7,516 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$176.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 5,147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0058 Bus over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.