US Bridges

Route 58 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 10.75TOI81; 0.15TO Rt. 91 · Structure no. 000000000018869

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,911
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 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 6 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 5,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,591 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 58
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location10.75TOI81; 0.15TO Rt. 91
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63418, -81.78583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,911 (2022)
Projected traffic6,591 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Route 58 over Laurel Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 5,911 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 58 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.