US Bridges

SR2031 over Lower Little River

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2044 · Structure no. 000000000850075

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2031 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2031 over Lower Little River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2031
CrossesLower Little River
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2044
RouteState Highway 2031
Coordinates35.25992, -78.82305
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2031 over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2031 over Lower 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR2031 over Lower Little River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2031 over Lower Little River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2031 over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.