SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River
PoorPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.NC110 · Structure no. 000000000870169
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1876 over West Fork 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1876 over West Fork Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.