US Bridges

US29BUS over Troublesome Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2600 · Structure no. 000000001570102

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29BUS over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US29BUS over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS29BUS
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2600
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.27678, -79.64988
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US29BUS over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29BUS over Troublesome 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 2024.

How much traffic does US29BUS over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US29BUS over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US29BUS over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.