US Bridges

Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr.

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 3.83 Ecl PENN-9.9 Wise CO · Structure no. 000000000026044

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr. in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,751 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesRoute 58A
CrossesClear Spring Cr.
Location3.83 Ecl PENN-9.9 Wise CO
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.7725, -82.94927
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic6,952 (2022)
Projected traffic7,751 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr. carry?

About 6,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 58A over Clear Spring Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.