SR1737 over First Broad River
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1736 · Structure no. 000000001610213
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1737 over First Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1737 over First Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1737 over First Broad River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1737 over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1737 over First Broad River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1737 over First Broad River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1737 over First Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.