NC18 over Mulberry Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.SR1573 · Structure no. 000000001930744
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC18 over Mulberry Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Mulberry Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC18 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC18 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.