US Bridges

US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. E. Jct. NC138 · Structure no. 000000001670048

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS52 NC24/27
CrossesWssb Railroad
Location0.05 Mi. E. Jct. NC138
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates35.33926, -80.19818
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US52 NC24/27 over Wssb Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.