US Bridges

SR2226 over Hoyle Creek

Poor

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.64 Miles N. of SR-1546 · Structure no. 000000000230379

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2226 over Hoyle Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2226 over Hoyle Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2226
CrossesHoyle Creek
Location0.64 Miles N. of SR-1546
RouteState Highway 2226
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77017, -81.54552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2226 over Hoyle Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2226 over Hoyle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2226 over Hoyle Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2226 over Hoyle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR2226 over Hoyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.