SR1688 over Reed Creek
FairStokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1729 · Structure no. 000000001690135
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1688 over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1688 over Reed Creek in Stokes 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1688 over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1688 over Reed 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1688 over Reed Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1688 over Reed Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1688 over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.