US Bridges

US52 over Town Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. Jct. US52 Bus · Structure no. 000000001670284

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US52 over Town 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS52
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. Jct. US52 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates35.36903, -80.19994
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is US52 over Town Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US52 over Town Creek carry?

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

How long is US52 over Town Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US52 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.