US Bridges

Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.24-RT 86/ 0.73-RT 737 · Structure no. 000000000013517

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,086 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 29 Sbl Bypas
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location1.24-RT 86/ 0.73-RT 737
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55912, -79.38656
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,647 (2022)
Projected traffic14,086 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Sbl Bypas 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 9,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.