US Bridges

US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001710097

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 Nbl
CrossesRr. Heatherly Creek
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.NC268
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.38515, -80.4894
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly 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 US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl over Rr. Heatherly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.