US Bridges

SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R.

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.US74B · Structure no. 000000001610045

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R. in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1585
CrossesS.C.L. R.R.
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.US74B
RouteState Highway 1585
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34138, -81.87226
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R. carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1585 over S.C.L. R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.