US Bridges

SR1838 over Little River

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1840 · Structure no. 000000001250205

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1838 over Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1838 over Little River in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1838
CrossesLittle River
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1840
RouteState Highway 1838
Coordinates35.26767, -79.40009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 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 SR1838 over Little River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1838 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1838 over Little River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1838 over Little River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1838 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.