US Bridges

Drum Road over US29

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. Barnes ST · Structure no. 000000001570127

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drum Road over US29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drum Road over US29 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDrum Road
CrossesUS29
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. Barnes ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33616, -79.64103
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (1997)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Drum Road over US29 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drum Road over US29 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Drum Road over US29 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Drum Road over US29?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Drum Road over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.