US Bridges

US29 Sbl over Coddle Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000250035

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 Sbl over Coddle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US29 Sbl over Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29 Sbl
CrossesCoddle Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1305
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37617, -80.65926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Sbl over Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 Sbl 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 Sbl over Coddle Creek carry?

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

How long is US29 Sbl over Coddle Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US29 Sbl over Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.