US Bridges

US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR4326 · Structure no. 000000000670687

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS52 Sbl Ramp
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR4326
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.08643, -80.22925
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Sbl Ramp over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.