SR1368 over Mulberry Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · 2 MI.N.JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000000270026
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1368 over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1368 over Mulberry Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1368 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1368 over Mulberry Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1368 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1368 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1368 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.