US Bridges

Arnold Ave over US52

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2747 · Structure no. 000000000670056

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1980 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Ave over US52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold Ave over US52 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArnold Ave
CrossesUS52
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2747
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.04164, -80.23914
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Arnold Ave over US52 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Ave over US52 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Arnold Ave over US52 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arnold Ave over US52?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Ave over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.