US52 over Crane Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001590056
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US52 over Crane Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 69 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US52 over Crane 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US52 over Crane Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US52 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US52 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.