US Bridges

SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1125 · Structure no. 000000000870081

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1124
CrossesWest Fork Pigeon River
Location50 FT.W.JCT.SR1125
RouteState Highway 1124
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43428, -82.92749
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR1124 over West 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 SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over West Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.