US Bridges

SR1181 over Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1157 · Structure no. 000000001610304

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1181 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1181 over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1181
CrossesBroad River
Location1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1157
RouteState Highway 1181
Coordinates35.39366, -82.09542
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1181 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1181 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1181 over Broad River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1181 over Broad River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1181 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.