SR1725 over Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI N. Jct. NC18 · Structure no. 000000001930633
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1725 over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1725 over Mulberry Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1725 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SR1725 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1725 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1725 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1725 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.