US Bridges

S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River

Fair

Butte County, Idaho · 32.3 N. 4.0 W. Arco · Structure no. 000000000031505

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS6844;LTL Lost Rvr
CrossesLittle Lost River
Location32.3 N. 4.0 W. Arco
RouteCounty Highway 6844
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.08258, -113.24236
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S6844;LTL Lost Rvr over Little Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.