US Bridges

SR2097 over US52

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.W.JCT.SR2051 · Structure no. 000000001710083

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2097 over US52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2097 over US52 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2097
CrossesUS52
Location1.6 MI.W.JCT.SR2051
RouteState Highway 2097
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.35769, -80.47456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2015)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2097 over US52 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2097 over US52 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 SR2097 over US52 carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2097 over US52?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2097 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.