US Bridges

U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1 Mile FR RT.11 Abingdon · Structure no. 000000000027761

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 12,567 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,012 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 58
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location1 Mile FR RT.11 Abingdon
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.70293, -81.91483
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,567 (2022)
Projected traffic14,012 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 12,567 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 58 over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.