US Bridges

Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.52-CHATHAM/0.60-RT 1432 · Structure no. 000000000013743

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHalifax Road
CrossesNbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP
Location0.52-CHATHAM/0.60-RT 1432
RouteState Highway 57
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82106, -79.38194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2022)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP built?

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

What condition is Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Road over Nbl & Sbl Rt 29-BP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.