US501S over Little River(lake)
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT SR1475 · Structure no. 000000000630058
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US501S over Little River(lake) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US501S over Little River(lake) in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 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 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US501S over Little River(lake) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US501S over Little River(lake) 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US501S over Little River(lake) carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US501S over Little River(lake)?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US501S over Little River(lake)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.