US52 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR2116 · Structure no. 000000001710185
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US52 Byp. Sbl 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 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US52 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US52 Byp. Sbl over Ararat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.