Old Hornet Road over Hornet Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Idaho · 3.5 N. 3.5 W. Council · Structure no. 000000000026530
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- 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
Old Hornet Road over Hornet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hornet Road over Hornet Creek in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hornet Road over Hornet Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Old Hornet Road over Hornet 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Hornet Road over Hornet Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old Hornet Road 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 Old Hornet Road over Hornet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.