US52 over South Fork Jones Creek
PoorAnson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1127 · Structure no. 000000000070014
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 over South Fork Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over South Fork Jones Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 over South Fork Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US52 over South Fork Jones 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US52 over South Fork Jones Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US52 over South Fork Jones Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US52 over South Fork Jones Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.