US Bridges

NC115 over Snow Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1904 · Structure no. 000000000970058

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC115 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC115 over Snow Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC115
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1904
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates35.90208, -80.95063
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC115 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC115 over Snow Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC115 over Snow Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC115 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC115 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.