US Bridges

Firebreak 3 over Rockfish Creek

FairPosted for load

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range GG3 (w) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD45

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 3 over Rockfish Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Firebreak 3 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 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 3
CrossesRockfish Creek
LocationRange GG3 (w)
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04989, -79.27612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 3 over Rockfish Creek built?

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

What condition is Firebreak 3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Firebreak 3 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Firebreak 3 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 3 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the Army.