US Bridges

U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.08 FR 678 & 0.71 to 4 · Structure no. 000000000025360

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,375 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58
CrossesReedy Branch
Location1.08 FR 678 & 0.71 to 4
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67168, -78.30172
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,511 (2022)
Projected traffic8,375 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 over Reedy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch carry?

About 7,511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 58 over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.