Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 0.20-RT.501/1.57-CL · Structure no. 000000000020539
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Sbl Route 29 Ramp over Rock Castle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.