US Bridges

US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway

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Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. I40 Bus · Structure no. 000000000670147

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 US311&NC8
CrossesSalem Creek & Greenway
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. I40 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08629, -80.22876
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,500 (2020)
Projected traffic131,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway carry?

About 65,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US52 US311&NC8 over Salem Creek & Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.