NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck
PoorRutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1728 · Structure no. 000000001610040
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC226 over N. Fork First Broad Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.