US Bridges

SR1461 over North Fork Little River

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI N JCT SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000630059

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1461 over North Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1461 over North Fork Little River in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1461
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location2.0 MI N JCT SR1003
RouteState Highway 1461
Coordinates36.16385, -78.94914
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1461 over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1461 over North 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1461 over North Fork Little River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1461 over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1461 over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.