US Bridges

US29 over Reedy Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810355

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 over Reedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US29 over Reedy Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 62 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS29
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT SR2526
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.17213, -79.71412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2022)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US29 over Reedy Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US29 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US29 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.