US Bridges

SR1672 over US52

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR4000 · Structure no. 000000000670290

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1672 over US52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1672 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1672
CrossesUS52
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR4000
RouteState Highway 1672
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.18795, -80.27976
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1672 over US52 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1672 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1672 over US52 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1672 over US52?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1672 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.