US Bridges

SH 21 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Custer County, Idaho · 3.1 W. Stanley · Structure no. 000000000012965

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Crooked Creek in Custer 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.1 W. Stanley
RouteState Highway 21
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.23658, -114.99733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 21 over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.