US Bridges

50234 over Cottonwood Ck

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · No Data Entered · Structure no. 041201000001107

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

50234 over Cottonwood Ck is a steel culvert carrying 50234 over Cottonwood Ck in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Carries50234
CrossesCottonwood Ck
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 50234
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.71139, -116.34561
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (—)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50234 over Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50234 over Cottonwood Ck 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 50234 over Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 50234 over Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns 50234 over Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.