US Bridges

I95N over Little River

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2339 · Structure no. 000000001010114

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95N over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying I95N over Little River in Johnston 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95N
CrossesLittle River
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2339
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.56982, -78.1626
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width165 ft (50.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2020)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I95N over Little River built?

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

What condition is I95N 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I95N over Little River carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95N over Little River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns I95N over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.