SR1538 over Second Broad River
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .9 MI.E.JCT.SR1549 · Structure no. 000000001610164
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1538 over Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over Second Broad River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 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 SR1538 over Second Broad River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over Second Broad River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1538 over Second Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.