US Bridges

SR1461 over Little River

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT SR1462 · Structure no. 000000000630064

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1461 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1461 over Little River in Durham 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1461
CrossesLittle River
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR1462
RouteState Highway 1461
Coordinates36.1417, -78.91939
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little River built?

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

What condition is SR1461 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1461 over Little River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1461 over Little River?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1461 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.