US Bridges

Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 4-8-006:069 · Structure no. 001480001100001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch is a steel culvert carrying Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKukuihaele RD
CrossesWaikoekoe Gulch
Location4-8-006:069
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.11838, -155.5676
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1983)
Projected traffic125 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kukuihaele RD over Waikoekoe Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.