US Bridges

Nbl Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .84-S Bus 29 / 1.01-RT 60 · Structure no. 000000000001333

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,632 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Amherst HWY
CrossesRutledge Creek
Location.84-S Bus 29 / 1.01-RT 60
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57153, -79.0527
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2022)
Projected traffic16,632 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 Nbl Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Amherst 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 Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Nbl Amherst HWY over Rutledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.