US Bridges

Firebreak 7 over Juniper Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range HH1 (w) Area · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRDG9

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Firebreak 7 over Juniper Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firebreak 7 over Juniper 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 6 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFirebreak 7
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationRange HH1 (w) Area
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06089, -79.25104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.9 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firebreak 7 over Juniper Creek built?

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

What condition is Firebreak 7 over Juniper 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 July 2020.

How much traffic does Firebreak 7 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Firebreak 7 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Firebreak 7 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the Army.