US Bridges

SR1929 over US29

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US29BUS · Structure no. 000000001570178

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1929 over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1929 over US29 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1929
CrossesUS29
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US29BUS
RouteState Highway 1929
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.44366, -79.56908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1929 over US29 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1929 over US29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1929 over US29 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1929 over US29?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1929 over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.