US Bridges

US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 6.61M to 19 & .19M to 71 · Structure no. 000000000016311

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 58 Alt
CrossesCopper Creek
Location6.61M to 19 & .19M to 71
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84125, -82.22279
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,004 (2022)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$629.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 58 Alt 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek carry?

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

How long is US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 58 Alt over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.