US Bridges

Route 0758 over Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.05 Fr. 662; 1.35 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000010975

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0758 over Powell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0758 over Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute 0758
CrossesPowell River
Location0.05 Fr. 662; 1.35 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 758
Coordinates36.64306, -83.20514
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2022)
Projected traffic622 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$109.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0758 over Powell River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Route 0758 over Powell River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0758 over Powell River carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0758 over Powell River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0758 over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.