US Bridges

Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy)

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.93 Scl Franklin Line · Structure no. 000000000017895

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
465 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy) in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPretlow Street
CrossesRTE58 (southampton Pkwy)
Location0.93 Scl Franklin Line
RouteCity Street 714
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64754, -76.91185
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2020)
Projected traffic2,034 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy) carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy)?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pretlow Street over RTE58 (southampton Pkwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.