US Bridges

Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · .02MI.E.JCT.NC209 · Structure no. 000000000870456

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Trail
CrossesUt to Pigeon River
Location.02MI.E.JCT.NC209
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53788, -82.95649
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Trail 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 Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Trail over Ut to Pigeon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.