US Bridges

US52 Sbl over Southern Railway

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1634 · Structure no. 000000000670344

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Sbl over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Sbl over Southern Railway in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 Sbl
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1634
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.2446, -80.34943
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2019)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Sbl over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US52 Sbl over Southern Railway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Sbl over Southern Railway carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Sbl over Southern Railway?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Sbl over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.