US Bridges

SR1167 over Ut to Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .65 MI.E.JCT.SR1157 · Structure no. 000000001610594

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1167 over Ut to Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1167 over Ut to Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1167
CrossesUt to Broad River
Location.65 MI.E.JCT.SR1157
RouteState Highway 1167
Coordinates35.36514, -82.07989
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1167 over Ut to Broad River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1167 over Ut to 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1167 over Ut to Broad River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1167 over Ut to Broad River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1167 over Ut to Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.