US Bridges

Firebreak 39 over Tuckahoe Creek

Good

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range X1 (w) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD23

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 39 over Tuckahoe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Firebreak 39 over Tuckahoe Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirebreak 39
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
LocationRange X1 (w) Area
Coordinates35.20035, -79.25379
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 39 over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firebreak 39 over Tuckahoe Creek 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 39 over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Firebreak 39 over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 39 over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the Army.