US Bridges

U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.7 Fr. 903 0.3 T Maple L · Structure no. 000000000026222

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky 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 7,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 Bypass
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.7 Fr. 903 0.3 T Maple L
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7095, -78.1309
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,748 (2022)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$511 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky Branch built?

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

What condition is U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky 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 October 2023.

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

About 7,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns U.S. 58 Bypass over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.