US Bridges

Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Training Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD66

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2016
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek in Cumberland 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFirebreak 2
CrossesMcpherson Creek
LocationTraining Area
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13643, -79.04192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating3.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic2 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson 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 June 2016.

How much traffic does Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 2 over Mcpherson Creek?

It is owned by the Army.