US Bridges

U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.40 to 694 - 0.40 to 57 · Structure no. 000000000013449

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,663
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,703 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesU.S. 29 Highway
CrossesTrib. Tanyard Branch
Location0.40 to 694 - 0.40 to 57
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.81549, -79.3836
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic14,663 (2022)
Projected traffic18,703 by 2042
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 U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch carry?

About 14,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns U.S. 29 Highway over Trib. Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.