US Bridges

Manchester Road over Horse Creek

Fair

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range W1 (sw) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00BR09

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Manchester Road over Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Manchester Road over Horse Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester Road
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationRange W1 (sw) Area
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18556, -79.20083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Manchester Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester Road over Horse 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 Manchester Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Manchester Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Manchester Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Army.