US Bridges

SR2215 over Gabriels Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2216 · Structure no. 000000001510140

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2215 over Gabriels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2215 over Gabriels Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2215
CrossesGabriels Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2216
RouteState Highway 2215
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73928, -79.76288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2215 over Gabriels Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2215 over Gabriels 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR2215 over Gabriels Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2215 over Gabriels Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2215 over Gabriels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.