Nc226 over First Broad River

Fair Condition71 years old1,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Location.05 Mi.s.jct.sr1726
CarriesNc226
CrossesFirst Broad River
Coordinates35.51715, -81.75897

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length219.8 ft (67 m)
Max Span53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area609.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001610013

Nearby Bridges

Sr1733 over First Broad River 0.6 mi Good Sr1726 over First Broad River 0.7 mi Fair Sr1726 over South Creek 1.0 mi Fair Sr1733 over Beaverdam Creek 1.0 mi Good Nc226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck 1.2 mi Poor Sr1732 over Beaverdam Creek 1.3 mi Good Sr1731 over Beaver Dam Creek 1.5 mi Good Sr1728 over N.fork First Broad Crk. 1.5 mi Fair Sr1725 over South Creek 1.6 mi Fair Sr1734 over First Broad River 1.8 mi Poor