SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek
GoodAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1630 · Structure no. 000000000030151
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1663 over Elk Shoals 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns SR1663 over Elk Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.