I-40 over Pigeon River
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000870142
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 380 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 I-40 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-40 over Pigeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 over Pigeon River carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.