US Bridges

US29 over Lick Fork Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000001570291

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 over Lick Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US29 over Lick Fork 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS29
CrossesLick Fork Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.38142, -79.61119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US29 over Lick Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 over Lick Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US29 over Lick Fork Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US29 over Lick Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US29 over Lick Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.