US Bridges

NC210 over Upper Little River

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2034 · Structure no. 000000000850030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Upper Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC210 over Upper Little River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNC210
CrossesUpper Little River
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2034
RouteState Highway 210
CountyHarnett County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36004, -78.84337
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2021)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 NC210 over Upper Little River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Upper 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC210 over Upper Little River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Upper Little River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Upper Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.