US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Dan River

PoorPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 632;0.75 Rt 764 · Structure no. 000000000013221

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Dan River is a concrete tee beam carrying Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Dan River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesJeb Stuart HWY/58
CrossesDan River
Location0.05 Rt 632;0.75 Rt 764
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.73604, -80.38337
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2022)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$517.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Dan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.