US Bridges

SR1504 over Second Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .65MI.E.JCT.SR1510 · Structure no. 000000001610192

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1504 over Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1504 over Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1504
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location.65MI.E.JCT.SR1510
RouteState Highway 1504
Coordinates35.48402, -81.94927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1504 over Second Broad River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1504 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1504 over Second Broad River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1504 over Second Broad River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1504 over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.