US Bridges

US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.15 to 1123 - 0.60 to 86 · Structure no. 000000000013515

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 17,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,334 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 Highway
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location1.15 to 1123 - 0.60 to 86
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54544, -79.41182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,352 (2022)
Projected traffic25,334 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$385.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Highway over Pumpkin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 17,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 29 Highway over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.