US29 over Stewart Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. N. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001190016
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 over Stewart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 over Stewart Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US29 over Stewart Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US29 over Stewart 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US29 over Stewart Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US29 over Stewart Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US29 over Stewart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.