SR2226 over Buffalo Creek
GoodCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2212 · Structure no. 000000000450072
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2226 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2226 over Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2226 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2226 over Buffalo 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR2226 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2226 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR2226 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.