US Bridges

NC107 over Caney Fork Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 100 N.JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000990052

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC107 over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC107 over Caney Fork Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesNC107
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location100 N.JCT.SR1737
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates35.29761, -83.14564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 NC107 over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC107 over Caney Fork Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC107 over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC107 over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC107 over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.