US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Miles Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 775 & 0.46 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000026767

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Miles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Miles Creek 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 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 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.23 FR 775 & 0.46 to 1
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.67103, -78.22117
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 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 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$455 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Miles 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 November 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.