US Bridges

SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River

Poor

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000450012

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1337
CrossesUt to First Broad River
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 1337
Coordinates35.34961, -81.53792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1337 over Ut to First Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.