SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000001930715
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR1573 over Ut to 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1573 over Ut to Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.