US Bridges

US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.US601 · Structure no. 000000001710193

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek 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 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 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 Byp. Sbl
CrossesLovills Creek
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.US601
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.48227, -80.60768
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek carry?

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

How long is US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Byp. Sbl over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.