US Bridges

Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 732 / 0.10-RT 360 · Structure no. 000000000026422

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,806 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,858 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 29 Nbl
CrossesLittle Fall Creek
Location0.10-RT 732 / 0.10-RT 360
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.61007, -79.35938
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,806 (2022)
Projected traffic12,858 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek carry?

About 8,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Nbl over Little Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.