NC22 over Little River
FairMoore County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1838 · Structure no. 000000001250036
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC22 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC22 over Little River in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC22 over Little River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC22 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 NC22 over Little River carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC22 over Little River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC22 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.