US Bridges

SR2320 over Little River

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.9MI E. of JCT SR2342 · Structure no. 000000001010224

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2320 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2320 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2320
CrossesLittle River
Location0.9MI E. of JCT SR2342
RouteState Highway 2320
Coordinates35.51256, -78.15912
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2320 over Little River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2320 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2320 over Little River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2320 over Little River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2320 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.