US Bridges

US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr.

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1649 · Structure no. 000000000070056

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr. in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesW.S.S.B. Rr.
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1649
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04741, -80.0882
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr. carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr.?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US52 over W.S.S.B. Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.