US Bridges

Firebreak 13 over Rockfish Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range BB3 (sw) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD18

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 13 over Rockfish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 13 over Rockfish 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirebreak 13
CrossesRockfish Creek
LocationRange BB3 (sw) Area
Coordinates35.12292, -79.33347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure1 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.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2014)
Projected traffic2 by 2036
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$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firebreak 13 over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firebreak 13 over Rockfish 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 13 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Firebreak 13 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 13 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the Army.