US Bridges

NC226 over White Oak Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1199 · Structure no. 000000001210011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC226 over White Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC226 over White Oak Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC226
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1199
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates36.01081, -82.15386
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC226 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC226 over White Oak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC226 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC226 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC226 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.