US Bridges

Alternate 58 over Stream

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 647S;0.18 to 647N · Structure no. 000000000010751

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alternate 58 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Alternate 58 over Stream in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,699 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesAlternate 58
CrossesStream
Location0.02 FR 647S;0.18 to 647N
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70446, -83.11163
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,008 (2022)
Projected traffic6,699 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Alternate 58 over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alternate 58 over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alternate 58 over Stream carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alternate 58 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Alternate 58 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.