SR1599 over Peak Creek
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · .9 MI.S.JCT.SR1604 · Structure no. 000000000090157
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1599 over Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1599 over Peak Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1599 over Peak Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1599 over Peak 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1599 over Peak Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1599 over Peak Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1599 over Peak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.