US Bridges

SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1240 · Structure no. 000000000870090

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1129
CrossesLittle E.Fork Pigeon Rvr
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1240
RouteState Highway 1129
Coordinates35.4061, -82.90249
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 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 SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1129 over Little E.Fork Pigeon Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.