Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass
GoodCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1348 · Structure no. 000000000450463
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass 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 Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Nc 226 over US74 Shelby Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.