US Bridges

NC8 over US52

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1841 · Structure no. 000000000570513

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC8 over US52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC8 over US52 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesNC8
CrossesUS52
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1841
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates35.87314, -80.24812
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC8 over US52 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC8 over US52 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does NC8 over US52 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC8 over US52?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NC8 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.