US Bridges

Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 8;13.67-FLOYD CO · Structure no. 000000000013220

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,996
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 58
CrossesN.Forkof Poorhouse Creek
Location1.10-RT 8;13.67-FLOYD CO
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69019, -80.28689
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek carry?

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

How long is Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over N.Forkof Poorhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.