SR1717 over Mulberry Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1782 · Structure no. 000000001930170
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1717 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1717 over Mulberry Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1717 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1717 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does SR1717 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1717 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1717 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.