US Bridges

SR1184 over Broad River

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.US64 74 · Structure no. 000000001610060

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1184 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1184 over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1184
CrossesBroad River
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.US64 74
RouteState Highway 1184
Coordinates35.41932, -82.12831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1184 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1184 over Broad River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1184 over Broad River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1184 over Broad River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1184 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.