US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee)

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .19 FR 15 N & 0.43 to 364 · Structure no. 000000000025889

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,165 by 2045. The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesSandy Ck (occoneechee)
Location.19 FR 15 N & 0.43 to 364
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.63516, -78.53653
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,852 (2022)
Projected traffic4,165 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$417 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee) carry?

About 2,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee)?

The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (wbl) over Sandy Ck (occoneechee)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.