US Bridges

US29/US74 over Paw Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001190002

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29/US74 over Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US29/US74 over Paw Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 97 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29/US74
CrossesPaw Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24022, -80.97465
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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/US74 over Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US29/US74 over Paw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US29/US74 over Paw Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29/US74 over Paw Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US29/US74 over Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.