US Bridges

US276 over East Fork Piegon

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 75 FT.N.JCT.SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000870132

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US276 over East Fork Piegon is a concrete tee beam carrying US276 over East Fork Piegon in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 90 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS276
CrossesEast Fork Piegon
Location75 FT.N.JCT.SR1105
RouteU.S. Route 276
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46374, -82.86993
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 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 Piegon built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US276 over East Fork Piegon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US276 over East Fork Piegon carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US276 over East Fork Piegon?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US276 over East Fork Piegon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.