US Bridges

SR2456 over US52

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. N. Jct. I40 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000670247

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2456 over US52 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2456 over US52 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2456
CrossesUS52
Location1.7 Mi. N. Jct. I40 Bus.
RouteState Highway 2456
Coordinates36.11744, -80.23511
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2456 over US52 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2456 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2456 over US52 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2456 over US52?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR2456 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.