US29 over Southern Railway
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1230 · Structure no. 000000001590021
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 over Southern Railway in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US29 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US29 over Southern Railway 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US29 over Southern Railway carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US29 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US29 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.