NC226 over Hickory Creek
GoodCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000450030
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC226 over Hickory Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 NC226 over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over Hickory 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC226 over Hickory Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).
Who owns NC226 over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.