US Bridges

Route 58 a over Route 743

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 3.85 Ecl Penn - 9.93 Wise · Structure no. 000000000026048

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 a over Route 743 is a steel culvert carrying Route 58 a over Route 743 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRoute 58 a
CrossesRoute 743
Location3.85 Ecl Penn - 9.93 Wise
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates36.77208, -82.94937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 a over Route 743 built?

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

What condition is Route 58 a over Route 743 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 a over Route 743 carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 58 a over Route 743?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Route 58 a over Route 743?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.