US Bridges

US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.5MI.S.JCT NC65 (betha · Structure no. 000000000670807

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS HWY 52
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location1.5MI.S.JCT NC65 (betha
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.19827, -80.29174
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2020)
Projected traffic89,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US HWY 52 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.