US Bridges

Firebreak 7 over Field Branch

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Hoke County, North Carolina · Range EE3 (s) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD13

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 7 over Field Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Firebreak 7 over Field Branch in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFirebreak 7
CrossesField Branch
LocationRange EE3 (s) Area
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06322, -79.30141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Firebreak 7 over Field Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firebreak 7 over Field Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Firebreak 7 over Field Branch carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Firebreak 7 over Field Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 7 over Field Branch?

It is owned by the Army.