US Bridges

NC700 over US29

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. W. Jct. SR1353 · Structure no. 000000000330049

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC700 over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC700 over US29 in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesNC700
CrossesUS29
Location0.35 Mi. W. Jct. SR1353
RouteState Highway 700
Coordinates36.51917, -79.47427
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC700 over US29 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC700 over US29 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does NC700 over US29 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC700 over US29?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NC700 over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.