NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · 5.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000870420
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- 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 1937, so it is 88 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Fork Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NC215 over West Fork Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.