Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · Range I13 (sw) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00BR02
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank 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 Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns Plank Road over Little Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the Army.