US Bridges

NC107 over Tuckasegee River

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000990064

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
478 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC107 over Tuckasegee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC107 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 478 ft (145.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC107
CrossesTuckasegee River
Location200 FT.N.JCT.SR1002
RouteState Highway 107
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29569, -83.15766
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length478 ft (145.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tuckasegee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC107 over Tuckasegee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC107 over Tuckasegee River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC107 over Tuckasegee River?

The structure is 478 ft (145.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC107 over Tuckasegee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.