BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 7.6 MI N of Metlakatla · Structure no. 00000000000P656
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek is a steel culvert carrying BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols 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 2024.
How much traffic does BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Rt 0007 over Nichols Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.