US Bridges

Business 58 over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 14.9 to 25 & 19.16 Jones · Structure no. 000000000024969

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business 58 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Business 58 over Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBusiness 58
CrossesBranch
Location14.9 to 25 & 19.16 Jones
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64321, -83.41531
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Business 58 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business 58 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Business 58 over Branch carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Business 58 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Business 58 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.