Nash Road over Small Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.9 · Structure no. 0854
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nash Road over Small Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nash Road over Small Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nash Road over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nash Road over Small 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 Nash Road over Small Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nash Road over Small Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nash Road over Small Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.