Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · 000029 Exp 0029128 · Structure no. 000000000020498
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,817
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6,817 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek carry?
About 6,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Odd Fellows Road over Rt 29 Bp & Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.