FIREBREAK 13
Carrying FIREBREAK 13 over ROCKFISH CREEK
RANGE BB3 (SW) AREA, Hoke, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIREBREAK 13
The FIREBREAK 13 bridge in Hoke, North Carolina carries FIREBREAK 13 over ROCKFISH 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 8.2 meters (27 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 13 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1960
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORBRA0BRD18
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
FIREBREAK 13 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 13 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 13?
FIREBREAK 13 in Hoke, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIREBREAK 13 inspected?
FIREBREAK 13'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 13 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 13?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FIREBREAK 13.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIREBREAK 13?
FIREBREAK 13 is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is FIREBREAK 13 and does age affect safety?
FIREBREAK 13 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.
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