US52 NBL BYPASS
Carrying US52 NBL BYPASS over ARARAT RIVER
.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2116, Surry, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US52 NBL BYPASS
The US52 NBL BYPASS bridge in Surry, North Carolina carries US52 NBL BYPASS over ARARAT RIVER. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 51.8 meters (170 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US52 NBL BYPASS compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 51.8 m (170 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001710184
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US52 NBL BYPASS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US52 NBL BYPASS against other structures in Surry and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US52 NBL BYPASS?
US52 NBL BYPASS in Surry, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US52 NBL BYPASS inspected?
US52 NBL BYPASS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US52 NBL BYPASS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US52 NBL BYPASS?
US52 NBL BYPASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US52 NBL BYPASS?
US52 NBL BYPASS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US52 NBL BYPASS and does age affect safety?
US52 NBL BYPASS was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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