US15 US501 over Little River
FairMoore County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1224 · Structure no. 000000001250023
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15 US501 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying US15 US501 over Little River in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 101 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15 US501 over Little River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US15 US501 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US15 US501 over Little River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US15 US501 over Little River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US15 US501 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.