US Bridges

SR1683 over Reeds Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1781 · Structure no. 000000000210731

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1683 over Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1683 over Reeds Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1683
CrossesReeds Creek
Location.02 MI.N.JCT.SR1781
RouteState Highway 1683
Coordinates35.61392, -82.57077
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1995)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1683 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1683 over Reeds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1683 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1683 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1683 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.