US Bridges

Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.45-CHTM / 0.10-RT.703 · Structure no. 000000000013620

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 841 vehicles a day, projected to reach 938 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChalk Level Road
CrossesNbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp
Location0.45-CHTM / 0.10-RT.703
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates36.82103, -79.38164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2022)
Projected traffic938 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chalk Level Road over Nbl & Sbl RTE 29 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.