US Bridges

NC110 over Ut to Pigeon River

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .25 MI.N.JCT.SR1937 · Structure no. 000000000870040

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC110 over Ut to Pigeon River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC110 over Ut to 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 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC110
CrossesUt to Pigeon River
Location.25 MI.N.JCT.SR1937
RouteState Highway 110
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52218, -82.83817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2018)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC110 over Ut to Pigeon River built?

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

What condition is NC110 over Ut to 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC110 over Ut to Pigeon River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC110 over Ut to Pigeon River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NC110 over Ut to Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.