UNK ROAD
Carrying UNK ROAD over CROSSING TO MOTT LK
RANGE JJ (E), Hoke, North Carolina
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
UNK ROAD in Hoke, North Carolina is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 1970, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 2. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NC:DAPFORBRA0BRD89
INTERSTATE-ERA · TIMBER · MULTI-SPAN · SUPER-LED · TRACE-ADT · LOAD-UNK · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- TIMBER Wood or timber
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
- LOAD-UNK Load unrated
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: UNK ROAD
The UNK ROAD bridge in Hoke, North Carolina carries UNK ROAD over CROSSING TO MOTT LK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 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 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
How UNK ROAD compares
Age against the county: built in 1970, earlier than 58 of Hoke's 136 bridges with a recorded construction year (43%), against a county median build year of 1970.
Live comparison across North Carolina bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (19,160 of 19,210 rated).
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Hoke inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 136 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.4 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORBRA0BRD89
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, with severe deterioration on the latest inspection.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
UNK ROAD 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 UNK ROAD 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 UNK ROAD?
UNK ROAD 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 UNK ROAD inspected?
UNK ROAD'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. UNK ROAD 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 UNK ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UNK ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining UNK ROAD?
UNK ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is UNK ROAD and does age affect safety?
UNK ROAD 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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