NC215 over Pigeon River
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1926 · Structure no. 000000000870176
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 365 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC215 over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC215 over Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC215 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC215 over 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 2025.
How much traffic does NC215 over Pigeon River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC215 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NC215 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.