US Bridges

NC215 over Lake Logan

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000870418

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC215 over Lake Logan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC215 over Lake Logan in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesNC215
CrossesLake Logan
Location1 MI.N.JCT.SR1216
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.40906, -82.93074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 NC215 over Lake Logan built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC215 over Lake Logan 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC215 over Lake Logan carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC215 over Lake Logan?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC215 over Lake Logan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.