US Bridges

Turkey Road over Field Branch

Good

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range EE3 (e) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRDBB

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Turkey Road over Field Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turkey Road over Field Branch in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurkey Road
CrossesField Branch
LocationRange EE3 (e)
Coordinates35.06517, -79.29317
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Turkey Road over Field Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Road over Field Branch 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 Turkey Road over Field Branch carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Turkey Road over Field Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Road over Field Branch?

It is owned by the Army.