SR1946 over Pigeon River
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.N.Substation Rd. · Structure no. 000000000870423
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1946 over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1946 over Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1946 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1946 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 SR1946 over Pigeon River carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1946 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1946 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.