US Bridges

SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr.

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001750088

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1107
CrossesE.Fork French Broad Rvr.
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1103
RouteState Highway 1107
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13109, -82.78717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1107 over E.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.