NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · 7.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000870074
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.