US Bridges

South Boston Road over Cane Creek

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 0635HALIF CO 0352ECL Danv · Structure no. 000000000020194

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,094
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Boston Road over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Boston Road over Cane Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 20,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,331 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Boston Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location0635HALIF CO 0352ECL Danv
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.58081, -79.31647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,094 (2022)
Projected traffic22,331 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Boston Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Boston Road over Cane Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South Boston Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 20,094 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Boston Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns South Boston Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.