NC157 over South Fork Little River
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.65 MI.N.JCT.SR1461 · Structure no. 000000000630056
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC157 over South Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC157 over South Fork Little River in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC157 over South Fork Little River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC157 over South Fork 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC157 over South Fork Little River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC157 over South Fork Little River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC157 over South Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.