US Bridges

SR1512 over First Broad River

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1509 · Structure no. 000000000450213

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1512 over First Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1512 over First Broad River in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1512
CrossesFirst Broad River
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1509
RouteState Highway 1512
Coordinates35.44235, -81.61388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1512 over First Broad River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1512 over First Broad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1512 over First Broad River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1512 over First Broad River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1512 over First Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.