US Bridges

Route 58 over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 28.51FR JVILLE-5.59 to 25 · Structure no. 000000000025050

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 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 5,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,980 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesBranch
Location28.51FR JVILLE-5.59 to 25
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.61168, -83.57086
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,161 (2022)
Projected traffic6,980 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 58 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Route 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Branch carry?

About 5,161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 58 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.