US52 Sbl over Sou. RR Heatherly Creek
PoorSurry County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001710100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 Sbl over Sou. RR Heatherly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Sbl over Sou. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 Sbl over Sou. 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 Sbl over Sou. RR Heatherly 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US52 Sbl over Sou. RR Heatherly Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US52 Sbl over Sou. RR Heatherly Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US52 Sbl over Sou. RR Heatherly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.