US Bridges

58A Ebl over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · .58M to 681 & .75M to 23N · Structure no. 000000000022454

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

58A Ebl over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 58A Ebl over Bear Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,804 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,206 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries58A Ebl
CrossesBear Creek
Location.58M to 681 & .75M to 23N
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.94209, -82.59881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,804 (2022)
Projected traffic7,206 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 58A Ebl over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is 58A Ebl over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 58A Ebl over Bear Creek carry?

About 4,804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 58A Ebl over Bear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 58A Ebl over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.