US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.16 Rt 777; 0.05 Rt 694 · Structure no. 000000000026751

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,389 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,469 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesJeb Stuart HWY/58
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.16 Rt 777; 0.05 Rt 694
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64134, -80.23397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,389 (2022)
Projected traffic10,469 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$221.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek carry?

About 9,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY/58 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.