US Bridges

Plank Road over Juniper Creek

Fair

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range HH3 (nw) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00BR04

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Plank Road over Juniper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Plank Road over Juniper Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationRange HH3 (nw) Area
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.05833, -79.25222
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Road over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Plank Road over Juniper 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Plank Road over Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Plank Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Plank Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the Army.