US Bridges

Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C over Little Opossum Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .20-RT460/1.20-AMHERST Cl · Structure no. 000000000025925

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

About this bridge

Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C over Little Opossum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C 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 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 29LOOP C/Ramp C
CrossesLittle Opossum Creek
Location.20-RT460/1.20-AMHERST Cl
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38262, -79.09392
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,513 (2022)
Projected traffic23,641 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$548 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C over Little Opossum Creek built?

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

What condition is Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C over Little Opossum Creek carry?

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

How long is Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C over Little Opossum Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29LOOP C/Ramp C over Little Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.