US Bridges

Route 58 over Cane Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 5.80ECLON;68WCLPENN · Structure no. 000000000030668

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 58 over Cane Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,348 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesCane Creek
Location5.80ECLON;68WCLPENN
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.74475, -83.05444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,497 (2022)
Projected traffic10,348 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 over Cane Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Cane Creek carry?

About 8,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Route 58 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.