US Bridges

SR1190 over Broad River

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.US64 74 · Structure no. 000000001610313

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1190 over Broad River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1190 over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1190
CrossesBroad River
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.US64 74
RouteState Highway 1190
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43854, -82.24679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1996)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SR1190 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1190 over Broad River 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 SR1190 over Broad River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1190 over Broad River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1190 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.