US Bridges

SR1357 over Mulberry Branch

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Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI N JCT US17 · Structure no. 000000000190202

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1357 over Mulberry Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1357 over Mulberry Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 872 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1357
CrossesMulberry Branch
Location1.3 MI N JCT US17
RouteState Highway 1357
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.99042, -78.39691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2019)
Projected traffic872 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1357 over Mulberry Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1357 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 SR1357 over Mulberry Branch carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1357 over Mulberry Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1357 over Mulberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.