US Bridges

SR2339 over Little River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2MI N.Jct SR2341 · Structure no. 000000001010226

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2339 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2339 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2339
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2MI N.Jct SR2341
RouteState Highway 2339
Coordinates35.56156, -78.15903
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2339 over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2339 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR2339 over Little River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2339 over Little River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2339 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.