US29N over Troublesome Creek
FairRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US29 Bus · Structure no. 000000001570059
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29N over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29N over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US29N over Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US29N over Troublesome Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US29N over Troublesome Creek carry?
About 12,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US29N over Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US29N over Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.