US Bridges

Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.05 Miles from Route 650 · Structure no. 000000000017739

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,316 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58 Wbl
CrossesNottoway Swamp
Location0.05 Miles from Route 650
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.68328, -77.01466
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$521 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.