Hoke County Bridge Report Card
Hoke County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hoke County, North Carolina
Hoke County has 135 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 33 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 24.4% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,314 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hoke County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 135 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 33 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,314 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 24.4% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.7% | 13.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 168,764 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 24.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,314 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hoke County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fb 5 over Jumping Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2 | 1970 |
| Firebreak 35 over Tuckahoe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1960 |
| Firebreak 13 over Rockfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1960 |
| Firebreak 14 over Rockfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1960 |
| Firebreak 9 over Piney Bottom Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1960 |
| Firebreak 7 over Flat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1970 |
| Sr1300 over Rockfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1951 |
| Sr1436 over Big Marsh Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 410 | 1951 |
| Firebreak 5 over Rockfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1960 |
| Firebreak 4 over Rockfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1970 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.