US Bridges

Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range GG1 (w) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD77

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

About this bridge

Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirebreak 27
CrossesCalf Branch
LocationRange GG1 (w)
Coordinates35.09933, -79.30019
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch built?

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

What condition is Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch 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 27 over Calf Branch carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 27 over Calf Branch?

It is owned by the Army.