US Bridges

Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.80 to 35 / 1.48 to 742 · Structure no. 000000000017749

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,200 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
8,595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,550 by 2042. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58 Ebl
CrossesNottoway River
Location1.80 to 35 / 1.48 to 742
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.69374, -77.07087
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.7 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,595 (2022)
Projected traffic12,550 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$725 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway 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 October 2024.

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

About 8,595 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway River?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 Ebl over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.