US Bridges

SR2215 over Floyds Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR2149 · Structure no. 000000001610144

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2215 over Floyds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2215 over Floyds Creek in Rutherford 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR2215
CrossesFloyds Creek
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2149
RouteState Highway 2215
Coordinates35.26895, -81.87248
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Floyds Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2215 over Floyds 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2215 over Floyds Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2215 over Floyds Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2215 over Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.