Mulberry Street over Lower Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.S.Jct.Morganton Bl · Structure no. 000000000270068
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Street over Lower Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mulberry Street over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Mulberry Street over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Street over Lower 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mulberry Street over Lower Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Street over Lower Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Street over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.