US Bridges

US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.00 to 922- 0.01 to 1080 · Structure no. 000000000013430

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 14,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,564 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 29 Highway
CrossesBr Whitethorn Creek
Location0.00 to 922- 0.01 to 1080
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.91147, -79.38756
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,407 (2022)
Projected traffic15,564 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek carry?

About 14,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US 29 Highway over Br Whitethorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.