NC226 over Buffalo Creek
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2228 · Structure no. 000000000450011
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC226 over Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC226 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC226 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC226 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.