US Bridges

US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC110 · Structure no. 000000000870139

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 74 Nbl
CrossesPigeon River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC110
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53063, -82.84203
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 23 74 Nbl over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 74 Nbl over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.