Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHoke County, North Carolina · Range HH1 (w) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD11
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2014
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firebreak 14 over Jumiper 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 September 2014.
How much traffic does Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Firebreak 14 over Jumiper Creek?
It is owned by the Army.