Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 121.1 · Structure no. 4141
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Unnamed 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Parks Highway over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.