US Bridges

SR1369 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1370 · Structure no. 000000000270239

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2016 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 1992, so it is 33 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1369
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1 MI.N.JCT.SR1370
RouteState Highway 1369
Coordinates36.04503, -81.64633
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 geometry5: 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 rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1992, making it 33 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 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1369 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1369 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.