US Bridges

US52 over Rocky River

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1627 · Structure no. 000000000070070

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over Rocky River in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesRocky River
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1627
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19408, -80.11325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US52 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Rocky River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US52 over Rocky River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Rocky River?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US52 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.