US Bridges

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

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .42 FR 730 & 1.22 to 49 · Structure no. 000000000011903

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over Little Buffalo Creek 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,367 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location.42 FR 730 & 1.22 to 49
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.62666, -78.62858
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed—
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$102 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) 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 2025.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.