NC163 over Obids Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000090534
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC163 over Obids Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC163 over Obids Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC163 over Obids Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC163 over Obids 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NC163 over Obids Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC163 over Obids Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC163 over Obids Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.