US Bridges

Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 163.7 · Structure no. 0576

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRichardson Highway
CrossesHaggard Creek
LocationMile Point 163.7
RouteState Highway 71
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.69659, -145.44891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Highway over Haggard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.