US52B over Lovills Creek
FairSurry County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1706 · Structure no. 000000001710079
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52B over Lovills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US52B over Lovills Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 99 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52B over Lovills Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is US52B over Lovills Creek 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 Lovills Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US52B over Lovills Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US52B over Lovills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.