SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek
PoorAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090516
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1686 over Ut to 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 SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1686 over Ut to Peak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.