US Bridges

SR1234 over Little River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.S. Jct. SR1330 · Structure no. 000000001910059

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1234 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1234 over Little River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1234
CrossesLittle River
Location0.8 Mi.S. Jct. SR1330
RouteState Highway 1234
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46631, -78.094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2016)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1234 over Little River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1234 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 SR1234 over Little River carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1234 over Little River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1234 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.