FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FIREBREAK 35

Carrying FIREBREAK 35 over TUCKAHOE CREEK

RANGE Y1 (E), Hoke, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: FIREBREAK 35

The FIREBREAK 35 bridge in Hoke, North Carolina carries FIREBREAK 35 over TUCKAHOE CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 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 1/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FIREBREAK 35 compares

136
Bridges in Hoke · 35 in Poor condition

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPFORBRA0BR95N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

FIREBREAK 35 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 35 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 35?

FIREBREAK 35 in Hoke, North Carolina has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FIREBREAK 35 inspected?

FIREBREAK 35'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 1 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIREBREAK 35 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 35?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FIREBREAK 35.

Who is responsible for maintaining FIREBREAK 35?

FIREBREAK 35 is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is FIREBREAK 35 and does age affect safety?

FIREBREAK 35 was built in 1960, making it 66 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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