US52 over Church Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2344 · Structure no. 000000001590035
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 over Church Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US52 over Church Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 99 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 over Church Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US52 over Church 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 2024.
How much traffic does US52 over Church Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US52 over Church Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US52 over Church Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.