US Bridges

NC268 over US52

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR2048 · Structure no. 000000001710155

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC268 over US52 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC268 over US52 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesNC268
CrossesUS52
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR2048
RouteState Highway 268
Coordinates36.37607, -80.48663
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC268 over US52 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC268 over US52 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NC268 over US52 carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC268 over US52?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns NC268 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.