US Bridges

US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned)

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710058

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned) in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52B
CrossesSou.Rr (abandoned)
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.NC89
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50784, -80.60952
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2021)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned) 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 US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned) carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US52B over Sou.Rr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.