NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · .5 Mi.E.Jct SR1354 · Structure no. 000000000270030
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC90 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC90 over Little Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.