US Bridges

U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 5.25 FR 758; 23.75 to Ky · Structure no. 000000000026025

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
838 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,443 by 2042. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 58 Ebl
CrossesCave Fork
Location5.25 FR 758; 23.75 to Ky
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69617, -83.27164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length838 ft (255.4 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2022)
Projected traffic2,443 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$115.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork?

The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 58 Ebl over Cave Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.