US Bridges

Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 4.0 S. 9.0 E. Ammon · Structure no. 000000000031255

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKepps Crossing RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.0 S. 9.0 E. Ammon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.40786, -111.78609
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$617,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kepps Crossing RD over Willow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kepps Crossing RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.