US Bridges

SR1351 over Second Broad River

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001110013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1351 over Second Broad River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1351 over Second Broad River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1351
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1163
RouteState Highway 1351
Coordinates35.58626, -82.00499
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1351 over Second Broad River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1351 over Second 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1351 over Second Broad River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1351 over Second Broad River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1351 over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.