US Bridges

SR1733 over First Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1730 · Structure no. 000000001610202

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1733 over First Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1733 over First 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1733
CrossesFirst Broad River
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1730
RouteState Highway 1733
Coordinates35.52348, -81.7526
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2010)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1733 over First Broad River built?

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

What condition is SR1733 over First 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 SR1733 over First Broad River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1733 over First Broad River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1733 over First Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.