Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River
FairPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.02 Mi.W.Jct.Pisgah Rd. · Structure no. 000000000870424
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Substation Road over Ut to 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Substation Road over Ut to Pigeon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.