US Bridges

Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 1.18-S Bus 29 / .67-RT 60 · Structure no. 000000000001332

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 22,784 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,491 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl&sbl Amhst HWY
CrossesRutledge Creek
Location1.18-S Bus 29 / .67-RT 60
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57325, -79.05215
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,784 (2022)
Projected traffic31,491 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$141.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge 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 Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek carry?

About 22,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.