US Bridges

SR1733 over Little River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI W JCT NC39 · Structure no. 000000001010170

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1733 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1733 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1733
CrossesLittle River
Location1.6 MI W JCT NC39
RouteState Highway 1733
Coordinates35.68914, -78.26117
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1733 over Little River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1733 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1733 over Little River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1733 over Little River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1733 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.