US Bridges

SR1306 over Broad River

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.US64 74 · Structure no. 000000001610628

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
509 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1306 over Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1306 over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1306
CrossesBroad River
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.US64 74
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates35.4259, -82.18407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1306 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1306 over Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1306 over Broad River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1306 over Broad River?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1306 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.