US Bridges

SR1215 over Shaw Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890135

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1215 over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1215 over Shaw Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1215
CrossesShaw Creek
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 1215
Coordinates35.32784, -82.51986
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1215 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1215 over Shaw Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1215 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1215 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1215 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.