NC215 over Shoal Creek
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001750018
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC215 over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC215 over Shoal Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC215 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC215 over Shoal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC215 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC215 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC215 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.