Nuc Circle Road over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · On Blair Lake Range. Con · Structure no. AFAKBTSG00703
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Nuc Circle Road over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nuc Circle Road over Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nuc Circle Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nuc Circle Road over Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nuc Circle Road over Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Nuc Circle Road over Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Nuc Circle Road over Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.