US Bridges

SR1332 over Little River

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000000030081

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1332 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1332 over Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1332
CrossesLittle River
Location0.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1333
RouteState Highway 1332
Coordinates35.97238, -81.24259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2013)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1332 over Little River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1332 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1332 over Little River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1332 over Little River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1332 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.