NC39 over Little River
GoodJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001010044
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC39 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC39 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC39 over Little River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC39 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does NC39 over Little River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC39 over Little River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC39 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.