US Bridges

US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000250034

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29 Nbl
CrossesCoddle Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1305
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37606, -80.65919
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 Nbl over Coddle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US29 Nbl over Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.