US Bridges

US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR4205 · Structure no. 000000000670026

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesUS52 Ramp
CrossesSoakas Creek
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. SR4205
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.01544, -80.23647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp over Soakas Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US52 Ramp over Soakas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.