US Bridges

Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.24-RT 86 / 0.73-RT 737 · Structure no. 000000000023482

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
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

Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 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).

CarriesRt 29 Nbl
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location1.24-RT 86 / 0.73-RT 737
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.55907, -79.38626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 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 structure2
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 Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek carry?

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

How long is Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29 Nbl over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.