SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk
FairAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000090125
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR1168 over East Fork Pine Swamp Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.