US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000870114
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 400 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523 carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US74 over Pigeonriver SR1513 1523?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.