US Bridges

SR1600 over Little River

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.NC210 · Structure no. 000000000510001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over Little River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1600
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.NC210
RouteState Highway 1600
Coordinates35.21691, -78.93694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1600 over Little River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1600 over Little River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over Little River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1600 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.