US Bridges

Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 03.80 FR 613-0.19 to 71 · Structure no. 000000000016310

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58A (wbl)
CrossesCopper Creek
Location03.80 FR 613-0.19 to 71
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.84138, -82.22256
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,004 (2022)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Route 58A (wbl) over Copper 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek carry?

About 3,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58A (wbl) over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.