US Bridges

RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .01 FR 58 & .13 to T1124 · Structure no. 000000000011852

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 6,606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,366 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15; 49 & 58BY
CrossesBlue Creek
Location.01 FR 58 & .13 to T1124
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62071, -78.56482
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,606 (2022)
Projected traffic7,366 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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$177 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek carry?

About 6,606 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15; 49 & 58BY over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.