US Bridges

Route 0058 over Dry Branch

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · 13.43 to WISE&0.45 to 421 · Structure no. 000000000010720

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0058 over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying Route 0058 over Dry Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,751 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0058
CrossesDry Branch
Location13.43 to WISE&0.45 to 421
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76135, -83.00736
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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,952 (2022)
Projected traffic7,751 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0058 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Route 0058 over Dry Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0058 over Dry Branch carry?

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

How long is Route 0058 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0058 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.