Nc226 over Us64

Poor Condition71 years old1,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location0.7 Mi.s.jct.sr1774
CarriesNc226
CrossesUs64
Coordinates35.57397, -81.84547

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length205.7 ft (62.7 m)
Max Span67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area558.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,700 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110026

Nearby Bridges

Us64 over Cane Creek 0.5 mi Fair Us64 over Cane Creek 0.9 mi Good Sr1776 over South Fork Hoppers Creek 1.0 mi Good Sr1775 over Shoal Creek 1.3 mi Good Sr1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek 1.7 mi Poor Nc226 over Hopper Creek 1.8 mi Good Sr1771 over Magazine Branch 1.9 mi Good Sr1771 over Hoppers Creek 2.0 mi Good Nc226 over South Muddy Creek 2.6 mi Good Sr1777 over Hoppers Creek 2.7 mi Fair