US Bridges

FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE608; 2.47-RTE688 · Structure no. 000000000004537

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek is a concrete slab carrying FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 4,598 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,127 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFANCYGAPHWY/52
CrossesLittle Pauls Creek
Location1.10-RTE608; 2.47-RTE688
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65011, -80.69497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,598 (2022)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$132.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek carry?

About 4,598 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FANCYGAPHWY/52 over Little Pauls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.