US Bridges

SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000000870180

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1123
CrossesW.Fork Pigeon River
Location50 FT.N.JCT.NC215
RouteState Highway 1123
Coordinates35.43545, -82.92402
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1123 over W.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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1123 over W.Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.