US Bridges

SR1369 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.SR1370 · Structure no. 000000000270224

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1369 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1369 over Mulberry Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSR1369
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location25 FT.S.JCT.SR1370
RouteState Highway 1369
Coordinates36.03444, -81.64506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 SR1369 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1369 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 SR1369 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1369 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1369 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.