US Bridges

Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp

Poor

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.53 Mi. to Int. Rte. 611 · Structure no. 000000000017729

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,316 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58 Ebl
CrossesNottoway Swamp
Location0.53 Mi. to Int. Rte. 611
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.68304, -77.01471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,175 (2022)
Projected traffic16,316 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp carry?

About 11,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.