US Bridges

John Neill Shaw RD over Little River

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Range N1 Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA009702

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

John Neill Shaw RD over Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying John Neill Shaw RD over Little River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohn Neill Shaw RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationRange N1 Area
Coordinates35.17744, -79.086
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Neill Shaw RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Neill Shaw RD over Little River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does John Neill Shaw RD over Little River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is John Neill Shaw RD over Little River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns John Neill Shaw RD over Little River?

It is owned by the Army.