US Bridges

SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000870001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1106
CrossesEast Fork Pigeon River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1105
RouteState Highway 1106
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45767, -82.86953
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1106 over East Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.