US Bridges

US276 over West Fork Pigeon River

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.NC110 · Structure no. 000000000870163

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US276 over West Fork Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US276 over West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS276
CrossesWest Fork Pigeon River
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.NC110
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates35.47132, -82.88722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US276 over West Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US276 over West Fork Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US276 over West Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US276 over West Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US276 over West Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.