SR1523 over Pigeon River
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · 75 FT.S.JCT.SR1513 · Structure no. 000000000870406
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1523 over Pigeon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1523 over Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1523 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1523 over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1523 over Pigeon River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1523 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR1523 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.