US Bridges

Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.US64 74 · Structure no. 000000001610658

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesChimney Rock Dr.
CrossesBroad River
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.US64 74
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43934, -82.24876
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chimney Rock Dr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Chimney Rock Dr. over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.