US Bridges

Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road)

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.68- Rt 695/1.12- Rt 719 · Structure no. 000000000024575

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,028
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road) in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 29 Sbl Bypass
CrossesRt. 721 (livestock Road)
Location0.68- Rt 695/1.12- Rt 719
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.66972, -79.36614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,028 (2022)
Projected traffic15,131 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road) carry?

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

How long is Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over Rt. 721 (livestock Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.