US Bridges

Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Idaho · 5.1 N 5.3 W. Council · Structure no. 000000000026440

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetary Lane
CrossesHornet Creek
Location5.1 N 5.3 W. Council
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.80461, -116.5465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary Lane over Hornet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.