NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · 1.2 Miles North of SR1321 · Structure no. 000000001750046
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive 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 N. Fk. French Broad Rive carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC215 over N. Fk. French Broad Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.