US Bridges

SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT NC118 · Structure no. 000000001470211

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

CarriesSR2227
CrossesBuckleberry Canal
Location0.1 MI S JCT NC118
RouteState Highway 2227
Coordinates35.36517, -77.36739
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2227 over Buckleberry Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.