SR1781 over Second Broad River
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110312
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1781 over Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1781 over Second Broad River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1781 over Second Broad River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1781 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1781 over Second Broad River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1781 over Second Broad River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1781 over Second Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.