US Bridges

US29 over Ut to Coddle Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1432 · Structure no. 000000000250052

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 over Ut to Coddle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US29 over Ut to Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS29
CrossesUt to Coddle Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1432
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates35.37852, -80.65468
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 over Ut to Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US29 over Ut to 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US29 over Ut to Coddle Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29 over Ut to Coddle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US29 over Ut to Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.