US Bridges

US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1102 · Structure no. 000000001690029

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS52 Nbl
CrossesLittle Yadkin River
Location2.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1102
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.30215, -80.41567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2022)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nbl over Little Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River carry?

About 17,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl over Little Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.