NC8 over US52
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1686 · Structure no. 000000000670048
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 293 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2017 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over US52 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over US52 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NC8 over US52 carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over US52?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC8 over US52?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.