NC97 over Little River
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E.Of SR2325 · Structure no. 000000001830003
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC97 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC97 over Little River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC97 over Little River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC97 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC97 over Little River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC97 over Little River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC97 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.