US Bridges

SR1001 over Little River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E JCT SR2336 · Structure no. 000000001010228

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1001 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2 MI E JCT SR2336
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.54567, -78.16675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1001 over Little River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Little River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Little River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.