SR1121 over First Broad River
PoorCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000450098
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 276 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1121 over First Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1121 over First Broad River in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1121 over First Broad River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1121 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1121 over First Broad River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1121 over First Broad River?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1121 over First Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.