US Bridges

Fb 17 over Deep Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Pu 681 912 · Structure no. DAPFORBRA000098

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2016
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Fb 17 over Deep Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fb 17 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 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 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFb 17
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationPu 681 912
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.14994, -79.15511
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2016)
Projected traffic2 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fb 17 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fb 17 over Deep 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 Fb 17 over Deep Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Fb 17 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fb 17 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the Army.