US Bridges

58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River

Good

Scott County, Virginia · 12.07FRWASHCL;5.43TOWEBCI · Structure no. 000000000029138

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2045. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Carries58/421(BRISTOLHWY)
CrossesNF Holston River
Location12.07FRWASHCL;5.43TOWEBCI
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.64881, -82.45973
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 58/421(BRISTOLHWY) over NF Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.