US Bridges

West 29th Street over Trib Maury River

Good

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0.00 Culvert A-0.05 Carey · Structure no. 000000000020070

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,954
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 29th Street over Trib Maury River is a concrete culvert carrying West 29th Street over Trib Maury River in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,954 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,099 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest 29th Street
CrossesTrib Maury River
Location0.00 Culvert A-0.05 Carey
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.74265, -79.36102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,954 (2022)
Projected traffic11,099 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 29th Street over Trib Maury River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 29th Street over Trib Maury River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West 29th Street over Trib Maury River carry?

About 9,954 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 29th Street over Trib Maury River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West 29th Street over Trib Maury River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.