Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek
PoorMecklenburg County, Virginia · .27 FR 735 & .62 to 734 · Structure no. 000000000011884
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,990
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,367 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ebl HWY Fiftyeight over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.