US Bridges

SR1153 over Broad River

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1149 · Structure no. 000000001610187

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1153 over Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1153 over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1153
CrossesBroad River
Location0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1149
RouteState Highway 1153
Coordinates35.31096, -81.99408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1153 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1153 over Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1153 over Broad River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1153 over Broad River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1153 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.