NC226 over Big Rock Creek
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001210028
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over Big Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC226 over Big Rock Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC226 over Big Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over Big Rock 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does NC226 over Big Rock Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over Big Rock Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NC226 over Big Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.