I-42 over SR1326 Little River
GoodWayne County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. W. Jct. I795 · Structure no. 000000001910375
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,560 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-42 over SR1326 Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-42 over SR1326 Little River in Wayne 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,560 ft (780.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-42 over SR1326 Little River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-42 over SR1326 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-42 over SR1326 Little River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-42 over SR1326 Little River?
The structure is 2,560 ft (780.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I-42 over SR1326 Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.