US Bridges

Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway River

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.80 Mi. to Int. Rte. 35 · Structure no. 000000000023609

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Wbl over Nottoway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 Wbl
CrossesNottoway River
Location1.80 Mi. to Int. Rte. 35
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.69388, -77.07095
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Wbl over Nottoway River 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is Route 58 Wbl 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 Wbl over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.