NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · .55 MI.N.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001210247
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 618 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 618 ft (188.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Toe River Gsx RR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR?
The structure is 618 ft (188.3 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns NC226 over North Toe River Gsx RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.