US Bridges

SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk.

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .9 MI.N.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001610201

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk. in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1728
CrossesN.Fork First Broad Crk.
Location.9 MI.N.JCT.NC226
RouteState Highway 1728
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53642, -81.77206
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk. 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 SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1728 over N.Fork First Broad Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.