Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHoke County, North Carolina · Range HH3 (w) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRDG6
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2014
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 5 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek 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 5 over Rockfish Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the Army.