US Bridges

NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1307 · Structure no. 000000000450056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC226
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1307
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates35.30045, -81.57424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC226 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.