US Bridges

SR1576 over Second Broad River

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.N.JCT.US74BYP · Structure no. 000000001610068

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1576 over Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1576 over Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1576
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location1.7 MI.N.JCT.US74BYP
RouteState Highway 1576
Coordinates35.3558, -81.84986
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1576 over Second Broad River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1576 over Second 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1576 over Second Broad River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1576 over Second Broad River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1576 over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.