US Bridges

Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 1.00-RT.663/0.30-RT.670 · Structure no. 000000000025959

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBobwhite Road
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location1.00-RT.663/0.30-RT.670
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.52267, -79.06444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2022)
Projected traffic632 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bobwhite Road over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.