US Bridges

US276 over East Fork Pigeon River

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1102 · Structure no. 000000000870093

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US276 over East Fork Pigeon River is a concrete tee beam carrying US276 over East Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesUS276
CrossesEast Fork Pigeon River
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1102
RouteU.S. Route 276
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43883, -82.81367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 US276 over East Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US276 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US276 over East Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US276 over East Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US276 over East Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.