Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHoke County, North Carolina · Pu 680 926 · Structure no. DAPFORBRA000080
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2014
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2014.
How much traffic does Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Firebreak 11 over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the Army.