US Bridges

US52 over Grassy Creek

Poor

Surry County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR2061 · Structure no. 000000001710044

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US52 over Grassy Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR2061
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33634, -80.45555
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2020)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Grassy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US52 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US52 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.