US Bridges

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

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .23 FR 732 & .28 to 735 · Structure no. 000000000011902

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,092
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 58 (wbl) over Number Three Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U. S. 58 (wbl) over Number Three Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,678 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU. S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesNumber Three Branch
Location.23 FR 732 & .28 to 735
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64442, -78.65771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,092 (2022)
Projected traffic5,678 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$226 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is U. S. 58 (wbl) over Number Three Branch 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 (wbl) over Number Three Branch carry?

About 5,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.