SR1887 over Pisgah Creek
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870004
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1887 over Pisgah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1887 over Pisgah Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1887 over Pisgah Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1887 over Pisgah Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1887 over Pisgah Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1887 over Pisgah Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1887 over Pisgah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.