US Bridges

US1S over Little River

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1864 · Structure no. 000000001250074

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,311 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1S over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1S over Little River in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,311 ft (399.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS1S
CrossesLittle River
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1864
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates35.24106, -79.29657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,311 ft (399.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2022)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US1S over Little River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1S 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 2024.

How much traffic does US1S over Little River carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US1S over Little River?

The structure is 1,311 ft (399.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US1S over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.