US Bridges

Al Philpott Hy 58B over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 5.85 Pitslv; 3.12 Martvl · Structure no. 000000000023537

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Philpott Hy 58B over Leatherwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al Philpott Hy 58B 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 5,147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,516 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl Philpott Hy 58B
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location5.85 Pitslv; 3.12 Martvl
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68056, -79.7871
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al Philpott Hy 58B over Leatherwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Al Philpott Hy 58B 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 Al Philpott Hy 58B over Leatherwood Creek carry?

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

How long is Al Philpott Hy 58B over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Al Philpott Hy 58B over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.