US Bridges

US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. NC731 · Structure no. 000000001670010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesNorfolk & So. Railroad
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. NC731
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21467, -80.11237
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 over Norfolk & So. Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US52 over Norfolk & So. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.