US Bridges

Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.30-RT 711/.50-ALTA.CL · Structure no. 000000000004335

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,033 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDearing Ford Road
CrossesRt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl
Location1.30-RT 711/.50-ALTA.CL
RouteU.S. Route 712
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13786, -79.2497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,101 (2022)
Projected traffic9,033 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl carry?

About 8,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dearing Ford Road over Rt 29 Bypass Nbl/Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.