US Bridges

SR2144 over Little River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT US301 · Structure no. 000000001010229

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2144 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2144 over Little River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2144
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2 MI N JCT US301
RouteState Highway 2144
Coordinates35.57925, -78.17231
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2016)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2144 over Little River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2144 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2144 over Little River carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2144 over Little River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2144 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.