US Bridges

SR1701 over Branch Broad River

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, North Carolina · .03 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890095

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1701 over Branch Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1701 over Branch Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1701
CrossesBranch Broad River
Location.03 MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 1701
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4498, -82.28794
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2000)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1701 over Branch Broad River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1701 over Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1701 over Branch Broad River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1701 over Branch Broad River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1701 over Branch Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.