US Bridges

US 52 over Little Long Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1494 · Structure no. 000000001670282

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Little Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1494
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates35.34701, -80.20433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Little Long Creek 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 US 52 over Little Long Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.