US Bridges

A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.18 Rt 759; 0.63 Rt 695 · Structure no. 000000000024096

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,348 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA L Philpott Hy 58
CrossesHorse Pasture Creek
Location0.18 Rt 759; 0.63 Rt 695
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.62249, -79.99699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2022)
Projected traffic5,348 by 2045
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$824 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns A L Philpott Hy 58 over Horse Pasture Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.