FIREBREAK 20
Carrying FIREBREAK 20 over DEEP CREEK
RANGE R (N), Hoke, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIREBREAK 20
The FIREBREAK 20 bridge in Hoke, North Carolina carries FIREBREAK 20 over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 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 7/9, substructure at 2/9. 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 20 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 3
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.1 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORBRA0BRD28
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
FIREBREAK 20 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 20 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 20?
FIREBREAK 20 in Hoke, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIREBREAK 20 inspected?
FIREBREAK 20'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 20 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 20?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FIREBREAK 20.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIREBREAK 20?
FIREBREAK 20 is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is FIREBREAK 20 and does age affect safety?
FIREBREAK 20 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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