US Bridges

SR1215 over Mountain Creek

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Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000930007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1215 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1215 over Mountain Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1215
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1216
RouteState Highway 1215
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.01435, -79.3901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1215 over Mountain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1215 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1215 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1215 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.