US Bridges

Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 0.16 Rt 360/0.22 Ecl Danv · Structure no. 000000000024130

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,849
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass in Danville city, 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 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 3,849 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,287 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Creek Road
CrossesRt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass
Location0.16 Rt 360/0.22 Ecl Danv
RouteCity Street 732
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60864, -79.35901
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,849 (2022)
Projected traffic4,287 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass built?

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

What condition is Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass carry?

About 3,849 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek Road over Rt. 29 Nbl-Sbl Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.