US Bridges

Wbl Route 0058 over Big Buffalo Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .26 FR 735 & .62 to 734 · Structure no. 000000000011904

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0058 over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0058 over Big 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 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 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0058
CrossesBig Buffalo Creek
Location.26 FR 735 & .62 to 734
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.64066, -78.64889
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0058 over Big Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0058 over Big 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0058 over Big Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is Wbl Route 0058 over Big Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0058 over Big Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.