NC226 over Grayson Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1726 · Structure no. 000000001610061
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC226 over Grayson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC226 over Grayson Creek 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC226 over Grayson Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC226 over Grayson 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NC226 over Grayson Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC226 over Grayson Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC226 over Grayson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.