US Bridges

US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned)

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001670031

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned) in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS52 Bus
CrossesSo.Rr Spur (abandoned)
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC73
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36229, -80.19897
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned) carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Bus over So.Rr Spur (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.