US Bridges

US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus.

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Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.27 Mi. E. Jct. NC138 · Structure no. 000000001670049

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus. 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS52BUS NC24 NC27
CrossesUS52 Bus.
Location0.27 Mi. E. Jct. NC138
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates35.33964, -80.19546
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2018)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus. built?

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

What condition is US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus. 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 2021.

How much traffic does US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus. carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus.?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US52BUS NC24 NC27 over US52 Bus.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.