US Bridges

SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1573 · Structure no. 000000001610077

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1574
CrossesScl L N Railroad
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1573
RouteState Highway 1574
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35247, -81.80979
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1574 over Scl L N Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.