US Bridges

U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .23 FR 732 & .27 to 735 · Structure no. 000000000011885

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 2,546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,717 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU. S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesNumber Three Branch
Location.23 FR 732 & .27 to 735
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.64431, -78.65796
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,546 (2022)
Projected traffic3,717 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$211 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch carry?

About 2,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U. S. 58 (ebl) over Number Three Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.