US Bridges

SR1722 over Little River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC96 · Structure no. 000000001010151

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1722 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1722 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1722
CrossesLittle River
Location2.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC96
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates35.77174, -78.31221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1722 over Little River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1722 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1722 over Little River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1722 over Little River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1722 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.