US Bridges

Route 29 Business over Williams Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .47-SCL AMHERST/.97-29BYP · Structure no. 000000000001311

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Business over Williams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 29 Business over Williams Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,489 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 29 Business
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location.47-SCL AMHERST/.97-29BYP
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57276, -79.05898
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,923 (2022)
Projected traffic5,489 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$734 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 29 Business over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Business over Williams 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 29 Business over Williams Creek carry?

About 4,923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Business over Williams Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Business over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.