US Bridges

U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 2.30 to 360 - 1.20 to 695 · Structure no. 000000000024573

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,028
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,131 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long.

CarriesU.S. 29 Highway
CrossesLawless Creek
Location2.30 to 360 - 1.20 to 695
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.64466, -79.36471
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,028 (2022)
Projected traffic15,131 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek carry?

About 12,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns U.S. 29 Highway over Lawless Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.