US Bridges

Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 421 - 7.40 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000010707

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 83 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 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,751 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRoute Alt. 58
CrossesPowell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP
Location0.05 FR 421 - 7.40 to 642
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76113, -83.01436
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,952 (2022)
Projected traffic7,751 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$160 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP carry?

About 6,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route Alt. 58 over Powell Rv & Rt 633@P-GAP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.