US Bridges

Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Range I13 (w) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00000M

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChicken Road
CrossesLittle Rockfish Creek
LocationRange I13 (w)
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06674, -79.09085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chicken Road over Little Rockfish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chicken Road over Little Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the Army.