SR1700 over Little First Broad River
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .9 MI.W.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001610199
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1700 over Little First Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1700 over Little First Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1700 over Little First Broad River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1700 over Little First 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1700 over Little First Broad River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1700 over Little First Broad River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1700 over Little First Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.