Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek
FairPosted for loadFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · 1 Mile Behind Locked Gate · Structure no. AFAKFTQW08008
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Eiel Pipeline Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.