US Bridges

RTE 29 Nbl Ramp a over Little Opossum Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.20-RT.460 E/.20-RT.29 N · Structure no. 000000000025922

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 Nbl Ramp a over Little Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 Nbl Ramp a 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2045. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 29 Nbl Ramp a
CrossesLittle Opossum Creek
Location0.20-RT.460 E/.20-RT.29 N
Coordinates37.38841, -79.08639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2022)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Nbl Ramp a over Little Opossum Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 29 Nbl Ramp a 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 Nbl Ramp a over Little Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 Nbl Ramp a over Little Opossum Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 Nbl Ramp a over Little Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.