Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River
FairCampbell County, Virginia · 1.3-RT 699/.28-RT 29BUS · Structure no. 000000000004145
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 506 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,531
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 72 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 9,531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,917 by 2045. The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River carry?
About 9,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River?
The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Nbl over Big Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.