FIREBREAK 11
Carrying FIREBREAK 11 over DEEP CREEK
PU 680 926, Hoke, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIREBREAK 11
The FIREBREAK 11 bridge in Hoke, North Carolina carries FIREBREAK 11 over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FIREBREAK 11 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORBRA000080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
FIREBREAK 11 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FIREBREAK 11 against other structures in Hoke and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FIREBREAK 11?
FIREBREAK 11 in Hoke, North Carolina has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIREBREAK 11 inspected?
FIREBREAK 11's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIREBREAK 11 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FIREBREAK 11?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FIREBREAK 11.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIREBREAK 11?
FIREBREAK 11 is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is FIREBREAK 11 and does age affect safety?
FIREBREAK 11 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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