US Bridges

NC107 over Tuckasegee River

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 80 Ft. N. Jct. SR1135 · Structure no. 000000000990039

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC107 over Tuckasegee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC107 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesNC107
CrossesTuckasegee River
Location80 Ft. N. Jct. SR1135
RouteState Highway 107
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2682, -83.12264
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC107 over Tuckasegee River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC107 over Tuckasegee River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC107 over Tuckasegee River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC107 over Tuckasegee River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NC107 over Tuckasegee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.