US Bridges

SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000870412

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1106
CrossesUt to E. Fork Pigeon Ri
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1105
RouteState Highway 1106
Coordinates35.45691, -82.86979
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1106 over Ut to E. Fork Pigeon Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.