US Bridges

U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .05 to Rcl & .05 to Wcl · Structure no. 000000000025321

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
603 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,859
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640 in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 27 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 4,859 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2042. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Alt. 58 Wbl
CrossesClinch River & Rte. 640
Location.05 to Rcl & .05 to Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90234, -82.30987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,859 (2022)
Projected traffic6,687 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640 carry?

About 4,859 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Alt. 58 Wbl over Clinch River & Rte. 640?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.