US276 over E.Fork Pigeon River
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1885 · Structure no. 000000000870125
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US276 over E.Fork Pigeon River is a concrete tee beam carrying US276 over E.Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US276 over E.Fork Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US276 over E.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 E.Fork Pigeon River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US276 over E.Fork Pigeon River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US276 over E.Fork Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.