Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 65.3 · Structure no. 1140
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Highway over Chicken 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 Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Highway over Chicken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.