US52BUS over Ararat River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1763 · Structure no. 000000001710026
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52BUS over Ararat River is a concrete tee beam carrying US52BUS over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52BUS over Ararat River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US52BUS over Ararat River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US52BUS over Ararat River carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US52BUS over Ararat River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US52BUS over Ararat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.