US Bridges

Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.68-RT 695 / 1.12-RT 719 · Structure no. 000000000026423

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,014
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road 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 6,014 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,780 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 29 Nbl
CrossesLivestock Road
Location0.68-RT 695 / 1.12-RT 719
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.6698, -79.36583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,014 (2022)
Projected traffic8,780 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road built?

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

What condition is Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road 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 Livestock Road carry?

About 6,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Nbl over Livestock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.