US Bridges

US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR2116 · Structure no. 000000001710184

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River is a concrete tee beam carrying US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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 Bypass
CrossesArarat River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2116
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.48007, -80.60033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Bypass over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl Bypass over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.