US Bridges

Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · .04MI.S.JCT.FIRST St. · Structure no. 000000000710164

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.04MI.S.JCT.FIRST St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37913, -81.38101
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.