US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.27-RT 8;14.50-FLOYD CO · Structure no. 000000000013219

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,996
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River is a concrete tee beam carrying Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesJeb Stuart HWY/58
CrossesMayo River
Location0.27-RT 8;14.50-FLOYD CO
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.67943, -80.28111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,996 (2022)
Projected traffic2,226 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$221.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River carry?

About 1,996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.