US Bridges

US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd.

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000250014

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd. in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS29 Nbl Ped.Walk.
CrossesRocky River Access Rd.
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1300
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates35.35935, -80.67527
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd. carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd.?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US29 Nbl Ped.Walk. over Rocky River Access Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.