US Bridges

29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 1.04-RT 130/6.05-RT 29 B · Structure no. 000000000025955

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk is a concrete culvert carrying 29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 17,463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,848 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29 Bypass
CrossesMiddle Fork Stovall Crk
Location1.04-RT 130/6.05-RT 29 B
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates37.47698, -79.0775
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,463 (2022)
Projected traffic21,848 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk carry?

About 17,463 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 29 Bypass over Middle Fork Stovall Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.