US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I277 · Structure no. 000000001190108
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 88 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad 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 2021.
How much traffic does US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US29 NC49 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.