Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run
GoodNelson County, Virginia · 0.90-RT.741/0.40-RT.653 · Structure no. 000000000012401
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,282
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8,282 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,093 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run carry?
About 8,282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Sbl over Rucker Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.