SR1706 over Soakas Creek
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1701 · Structure no. 000000000570311
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1706 over Soakas Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1706 over Soakas Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 SR1706 over Soakas Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1706 over Soakas 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1706 over Soakas Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1706 over Soakas Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1706 over Soakas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.