US Bridges

Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Pu 685 934 · Structure no. DAPFORBRA000101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream 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 1 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFire Break L River
CrossesTraining Area Stream
LocationPu 685 934
Coordinates35.17135, -79.14921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 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.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2014)
Projected traffic2 by 2036
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream built?

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

What condition is Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream 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 Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Break L River over Training Area Stream?

It is owned by the Army.