US Bridges

Route 58 over Roaring Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.20 to R724;0.6 FR R897 · Structure no. 000000000029585

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Roaring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 58 over Roaring Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,052 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 58
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location0.20 to R724;0.6 FR R897
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63727, -83.43552
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,052 (2022)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 over Roaring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Roaring Branch carry?

About 3,052 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.