SR1186 over Ayles Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990296
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1186 over Ayles Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1186 over Ayles Creek in Yancey 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1186 over Ayles Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1186 over Ayles 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1186 over Ayles Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1186 over Ayles Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1186 over Ayles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.