Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 15.9 · Structure no. 4019
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hydaburg Highway over Gulch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).
Who owns Hydaburg Highway over Gulch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.