US Bridges

Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.40-RT.653/0.90-RT.741 · Structure no. 000000000012399

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,282
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,282 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,093 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl 0029
CrossesRucker Run
Location0.40-RT.653/0.90-RT.741
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.72071, -78.90256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,282 (2022)
Projected traffic12,093 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run carry?

About 8,282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nbl 0029 over Rucker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.