US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.90 FR 4 & 0.72 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000025362

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,064 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,933 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesCox Creek
Location0.90 FR 4 & 0.72 to 669
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67142, -78.27303
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,064 (2022)
Projected traffic5,933 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$232.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek carry?

About 4,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (ebl) over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.