US Bridges

Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range CC1 (w) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD41

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2016
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 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 16
CrossesRockfish Creek
LocationRange CC1 (w)
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.11507, -79.32529
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic2 by 2038
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firebreak 16 over Rockfish 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 June 2016.

How much traffic does Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 16 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the Army.