US52 over Brown Creek
FairAnson County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1649 · Structure no. 000000000070066
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over Brown Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US52 over Brown 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US52 over Brown Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US52 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US52 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.