US Bridges

SR2228 over Harrisons Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2226 · Structure no. 000000000510018

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2228 over Harrisons Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2228 over Harrisons Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2228
CrossesHarrisons Creek
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2226
RouteState Highway 2228
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.88979, -78.75937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2228 over Harrisons Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2228 over Harrisons 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2228 over Harrisons Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2228 over Harrisons Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2228 over Harrisons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.