SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River
PoorPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000000870246
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1216 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1216 over West Fork Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.