US Bridges

SR1150 over Second Broad River

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1148 · Structure no. 000000001110175

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1150 over Second Broad River is a concrete culvert carrying SR1150 over Second Broad River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1150
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1148
RouteState Highway 1150
Coordinates35.57687, -81.98269
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic400 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 SR1150 over Second Broad River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1150 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 SR1150 over Second Broad River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1150 over Second Broad River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns SR1150 over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.