Pocket Road over Route 29
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.95-RT.665/1.95-RT.29BUS · Structure no. 000000000013800
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 311 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pocket Road over Route 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pocket Road over Route 29 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2045. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pocket Road over Route 29 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pocket Road over Route 29 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pocket Road over Route 29 carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pocket Road over Route 29?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Pocket Road over Route 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.