US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.42 FR 730 & 1.23 to 49 · Structure no. 000000000011879

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,367 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.42 FR 730 & 1.23 to 49
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62649, -78.62867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2022)
Projected traffic4,367 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$128.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (ebl) over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.