US Bridges

Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 1.49-STPAUL;8.46-COEBURN · Structure no. 000000000019303

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0058
CrossesRussell Ck
Location1.49-STPAUL;8.46-COEBURN
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.91472, -82.34236
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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2022)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0058 over Russell Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.