US Bridges

Firebreak 9 over Hourse Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range V1 Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD24

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

About this bridge

Firebreak 9 over Hourse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 9 over Hourse 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFirebreak 9
CrossesHourse Creek
LocationRange V1 Area
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1795, -79.21267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionSeptember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firebreak 9 over Hourse Creek built?

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

What condition is Firebreak 9 over Hourse 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 September 2014.

How much traffic does Firebreak 9 over Hourse Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Firebreak 9 over Hourse Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 9 over Hourse Creek?

It is owned by the Army.