SR1166 over Elk Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1162 · Structure no. 000000001930623
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1166 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1166 over Elk Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
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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 SR1166 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1166 over Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1166 over Elk Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1166 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1166 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.