Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 129.0 · Structure no. 0262
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 268 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 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 6 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Parks Highway over Little Coal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Little Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.