SR1726 over First Broad River
FairPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1725 · Structure no. 000000001610322
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1726 over First Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1726 over First Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1726 over First Broad River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1726 over First 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1726 over First Broad River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1726 over First Broad River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1726 over First Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.