Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 7.2 Flat · Structure no. 0461
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Happy Creek Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.