US Bridges

Sandy Grove RD over Rockfish Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range GG3 (sw) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRDG8

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2016
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Sandy Grove RD over Rockfish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Grove RD 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 4 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 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Grove RD
CrossesRockfish Creek
LocationRange GG3 (sw) Area
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04462, -79.27212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2016
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 Sandy Grove RD over Rockfish Creek built?

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

What condition is Sandy Grove RD 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 June 2016.

How much traffic does Sandy Grove RD over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sandy Grove RD over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Grove RD over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the Army.