US Bridges

Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 122.0 · Structure no. 0274

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElliott Highway
CrossesHutlinana Creek
LocationMile Point 122.0
RouteState Highway 680
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.15829, -150.15663
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Highway over Hutlinana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Highway over Hutlinana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.