US Bridges

SR1900 over Little River

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 2.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1924 · Structure no. 000000000230334

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1900 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1900 over Little River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1900
CrossesLittle River
Location2.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1924
RouteState Highway 1900
Coordinates35.61008, -81.60706
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1900 over Little River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1900 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 SR1900 over Little River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1900 over Little River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1900 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.