US Bridges

NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.US1876 · Structure no. 000000000870023

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC110
CrossesEast Fork Pigeon River
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.US1876
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates35.47883, -82.88154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC110 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC110 over East Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.