US Bridges

SR1876 over East Fork Pigeon River

PoorPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC110 · Structure no. 000000000870170

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1876 over East Fork Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1876 over East 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1876
CrossesEast Fork Pigeon River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.NC110
RouteState Highway 1876
Coordinates35.4761, -82.88125
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1876 over East Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1876 over East 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1876 over East Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1876 over East Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1876 over East Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.