US Bridges

SR2115 over Shaw Creek

Poor

Henderson County, North Carolina · .04 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890357

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2115 over Shaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2115 over Shaw Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2115
CrossesShaw Creek
Location.04 MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 2115
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34083, -82.54681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2115 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2115 over Shaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2115 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2115 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR2115 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.