US Bridges

58 over Cane Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.07 Fr. 644; 0.01 to 645 · Structure no. 000000000010723

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

58 over Cane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 58 over Cane Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,348 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Carries58
CrossesCane Branch
Location0.07 Fr. 644; 0.01 to 645
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.7303, -83.08553
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,497 (2022)
Projected traffic10,348 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 58 over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58 over Cane 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 58 over Cane Branch carry?

About 8,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 58 over Cane Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 58 over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.