NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1129 · Structure no. 000000000870136
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NC215 over W. Fork Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.