US Bridges

29 Sbl Ramp over Rock Castle Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .30-501/1.50-CITY Limits · Structure no. 000000000020540

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,074
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29 Sbl Ramp over Rock Castle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29 Sbl 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,620 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29 Sbl Ramp
CrossesRock Castle Creek
Location.30-501/1.50-CITY Limits
Coordinates37.36174, -79.18331
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,074 (2021)
Projected traffic26,620 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29 Sbl Ramp over Rock Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 Sbl 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 29 Sbl Ramp over Rock Castle Creek carry?

About 20,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 29 Sbl Ramp over Rock Castle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 29 Sbl Ramp over Rock Castle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.