NC226 over North Muddy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .06 MI.S.JCT.SR1754 · Structure no. 000000001110076
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over North Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC226 over North Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC226 over North Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over North Muddy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC226 over North Muddy Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over North Muddy Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC226 over North Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.