Route 29 Business over Fall Creek
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.98 Ncl DANV/1.40 Rt 721 · Structure no. 000000000013419
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Business over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 29 Business over Fall Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,937 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Business over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 29 Business over Fall Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 29 Business over Fall Creek carry?
About 10,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Business over Fall Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Business over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.