US Bridges

US52 Nbl over SR1856

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001710342

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl over SR1856 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Nbl over SR1856 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 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 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
CrossesSR1856
Location1.6 MI.N.JCT.NC268
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39928, -80.49163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2020)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Nbl over SR1856 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US52 Nbl over SR1856 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US52 Nbl over SR1856 carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl over SR1856?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl over SR1856?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.