US Bridges

W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Cassia County, Idaho · 5.4 W. 6.5 S. Pella · Structure no. 000000000023958

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek in Cassia County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW 1000 S
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
Location5.4 W. 6.5 S. Pella
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.38817, -113.991
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W 1000 S over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.