US Bridges

US276 over East Fork Pigeon River

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1885 · Structure no. 000000000870111

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US276 over East Fork Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US276 over East Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS276
CrossesEast Fork Pigeon River
Location100 FT.N.JCT.SR1885
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates35.45644, -82.8419
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2015)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US276 over East Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US276 over East Fork Pigeon River 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 March 2021.

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US276 over East Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US276 over East Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.