US Bridges

SR1163 over Second Broad River

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1135 · Structure no. 000000001110042

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1163 over Second Broad River is a concrete culvert carrying SR1163 over Second Broad River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1163
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1135
RouteState Highway 1163
Coordinates35.58957, -82.01874
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1163 over Second Broad River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1163 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1163 over Second Broad River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1163 over Second Broad River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns SR1163 over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.