US Bridges

Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek

Good

Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 12.6 Wrangell · Structure no. 1089

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMccormack CR RD
CrossesMccormack Creek
LocationMile Point 12.6 Wrangell
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.3118, -132.3377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.