US Bridges

58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.0 Rt 650; 2.40 Rt 58BUS · Structure no. 000000000023534

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,813 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries58 Bypass Wbl
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location1.0 Rt 650; 2.40 Rt 58BUS
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.6505, -79.80333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,316 (2022)
Projected traffic4,813 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58 Bypass Wbl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 4,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 58 Bypass Wbl over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.