US Bridges

US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. US742 · Structure no. 000000000070323

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS52 & NC742
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.15 Mi. N. Jct. US742
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates34.9805, -80.09078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 & NC742 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US52 & NC742 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.