US Bridges

SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1354 · Structure no. 000000000270025

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1368
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1354
RouteState Highway 1368
Coordinates35.95631, -81.62148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1368 over Little Mulberry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1368 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.