US Bridges

SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870191

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1104
CrossesEast Fork Pigeon River
Location50 FT.S.JCT.US276
RouteState Highway 1104
Coordinates35.45186, -82.83795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1104 over East Fork Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.