US Bridges

Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.N.Jct. E 28th St. · Structure no. 000000001191650

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUs- 29 North
CrossesTryon Hills Creek
Location0.05 Mi.N.Jct. E 28th St.
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates35.24763, -80.81729
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2016)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Us- 29 North over Tryon Hills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.