US Bridges

Meherrin Road over Route 58

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 2.10 Mi. Rte. Rte. 58 Bus · Structure no. 000000000024961

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin Road over Route 58 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meherrin Road over Route 58 in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2045. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeherrin Road
CrossesRoute 58
Location2.10 Mi. Rte. Rte. 58 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates36.7005, -77.09969
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,665 (2022)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Meherrin Road over Route 58 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin Road over Route 58 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Meherrin Road over Route 58 carry?

About 3,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meherrin Road over Route 58?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Meherrin Road over Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.