US Bridges

US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.53 737 - 0.20 River Pk · Structure no. 000000000013520

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch is a steel culvert carrying US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 39 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 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 22,237 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,359 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 Highway
CrossesBarkers Branch
Location0.53 737 - 0.20 River Pk
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57149, -79.37
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 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 traffic22,237 (2022)
Projected traffic32,359 by 2045
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$204 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 29 Highway over Barkers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch carry?

About 22,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US 29 Highway over Barkers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.