US Bridges

US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000001670037

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS52 Bus.
CrossesWssb Rr/Little Long Cree
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US52
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36686, -80.19832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree built?

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

What condition is US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Bus. over Wssb Rr/Little Long Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.