US Bridges

SR1155 over Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .75 MI.W.JCT.SR1149 · Structure no. 000000001610270

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1155 over 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1155
CrossesBroad River
Location.75 MI.W.JCT.SR1149
RouteState Highway 1155
Coordinates35.32898, -82.02607
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1155 over Broad River built?

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

What condition is SR1155 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Broad River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Broad River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1155 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.