US Bridges

SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River

FairClosed to traffic

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC226 · Structure no. 000000000450262

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1529(CLOSED)
CrossesFirst Broad River
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC226
RouteState Highway 1529
Coordinates35.4756, -81.67352
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic540 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1529(CLOSED) over First Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.