US Bridges

Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.08-RT 1433/0.24-RT 29 · Structure no. 000000000013450

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. 29 Sbl
CrossesCherrystone Creek
Location0.08-RT 1433/0.24-RT 29
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80347, -79.39347
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,514 (2022)
Projected traffic15,350 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. 29 Sbl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek carry?

About 10,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. 29 Sbl over Cherrystone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.