SR1703 over Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1718 · Structure no. 000000001930154
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1703 over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1703 over Mulberry Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 25 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1703 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1703 over Mulberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1703 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1703 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1703 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.