US Bridges

SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.SR1243 · Structure no. 000000000850195

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1234
CrossesBr.Upper Little R
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.SR1243
RouteState Highway 1234
Coordinates35.36855, -78.96656
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1234 over Br.Upper Little R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.