US Bridges

SR2224 over Little River

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.W.JCT.NC96 · Structure no. 000000001830162

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2224 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2224 over Little River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2224
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2MI.W.JCT.NC96
RouteState Highway 2224
Coordinates35.91389, -78.3869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2224 over Little River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2224 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2224 over Little River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2224 over Little River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2224 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.