SR1595 over Peak Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 10 FT.N.JCT.SR1601 · Structure no. 000000000090286
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1595 over Peak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1595 over Peak Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1595 over Peak Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1595 over Peak Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1595 over Peak Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1595 over Peak Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1595 over Peak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.