US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 12.31-DAN./0.24-29BUS. · Structure no. 000000000013422
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,514
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 10,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,350 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek carry?
About 10,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 Northbound L over Cherrystone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.