US Bridges

Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek

Poor

Elmore County, Idaho · 0.9N 0.4W Glenns Ferry · Structure no. 000000000027771

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrow Reservior R
CrossesLittle Canyon Creek
Location0.9N 0.4W Glenns Ferry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.96631, -115.30841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow Reservior R over Little Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.