US Bridges

Chicken Road over Puppy Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Pu 701 822 · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00000R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2018
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Chicken Road over Puppy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chicken Road over Puppy Creek in Hoke 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 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.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChicken Road
CrossesPuppy Creek
LocationPu 701 822
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06867, -79.134
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic2 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chicken Road over Puppy Creek built?

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

What condition is Chicken Road over Puppy 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 July 2018.

How much traffic does Chicken Road over Puppy Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Chicken Road over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Chicken Road over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the Army.