US Bridges

U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .05 Ncl Boydton/ .15 1204 · Structure no. 000000000011878

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,289 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S 58 Business
CrossesColemans Creek
Location.05 Ncl Boydton/ .15 1204
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67131, -78.38195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2022)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$206 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S 58 Business over Colemans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.