US Bridges

RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .70-RT.460 E/.50-AMH. Cl · Structure no. 000000000025921

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,641 by 2045. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 29 N&s Bypass
CrossesLittle Opossum Creek
Location.70-RT.460 E/.50-AMH. Cl
Coordinates37.38453, -79.09018
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,513 (2022)
Projected traffic23,641 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek carry?

About 18,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 N&s Bypass over Little Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.