Nc226 over Bear Creek

Fair Condition76 years old7,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMitchell
Location.01 Mi.s.jct.sr1197
CarriesNc226
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates35.95799, -82.10576

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Max Span8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck Area117.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001210010

Nearby Bridges

Sr1197 over Bear Creek 0.1 mi Good Sr1162 over Bear Creek 0.3 mi Good Sr1197 over Bear Creek 0.4 mi Fair Sr1242 over Bear Creek 0.6 mi Good Sr1197 over Bear Creek 0.9 mi Fair Sr1162 over North Toe River 2.1 mi Fair Sr1171 over Snow Creek 2.5 mi Poor Sr1172 over Snow Creek 2.5 mi Good Nc226 over North Toe River Gsx Rr 2.7 mi Good Sr1143 over Beaver Creek 3.0 mi Good