NC226A over Cane Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210020
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226A over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC226A over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC226A over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226A over Cane 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC226A over Cane Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC226A over Cane Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC226A over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.