US Bridges

SR2308 over Little River

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC96 · Structure no. 000000001830176

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2308 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2308 over Little River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2308
CrossesLittle River
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC96
RouteState Highway 2308
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88184, -78.37527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2308 over Little River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2308 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2308 over Little River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2308 over Little River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2308 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.