US301 over Little River
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N JCT SR2339 · Structure no. 000000001010090
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US301 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying US301 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 99 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US301 over Little River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is US301 over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US301 over Little River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US301 over Little River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US301 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.