US Bridges

SR1869 over Pigeon River

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000000870016

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1869 over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1869 over Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1869
CrossesPigeon River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.NC215
RouteState Highway 1869
Coordinates35.49896, -82.87302
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1869 over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1869 over Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1869 over Pigeon River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1869 over Pigeon River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1869 over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.