US Bridges

SR1203 over Little River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000001510381

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1203 over Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1203 over Little River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1203
CrossesLittle River
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1144
RouteState Highway 1203
Coordinates35.66131, -79.84305
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1203 over Little River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1203 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1203 over Little River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1203 over Little River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1203 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.