US29 over Little Troublesome Creek
PoorRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000001570290
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 over Little Troublesome Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US29 over Little 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US29 over Little Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US29 over Little Troublesome Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US29 over Little Troublesome Creek carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US29 over Little Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US29 over Little Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.