US Bridges

FB4 over Gibson Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Range RR (ne) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD71

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

FB4 over Gibson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FB4 over Gibson Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFB4
CrossesGibson Creek
LocationRange RR (ne)
Coordinates35.18926, -78.93999
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionJune 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FB4 over Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FB4 over Gibson 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 2018.

How much traffic does FB4 over Gibson Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is FB4 over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns FB4 over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the Army.