US Bridges

SR1349 over Mulberry Branch

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC130 · Structure no. 000000000190163

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1349 over Mulberry Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1349 over Mulberry Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1349
CrossesMulberry Branch
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC130
RouteState Highway 1349
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.97714, -78.39925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1349 over Mulberry Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1349 over Mulberry Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1349 over Mulberry Branch carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1349 over Mulberry Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1349 over Mulberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.