US Bridges

King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek

Good

Elmore County, Idaho · 6.5N. 0.8E. Glenns Ferry · Structure no. 000000000027806

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKing Hill RD
CrossesLittle Canyon Creek
Location6.5N. 0.8E. Glenns Ferry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.04913, -115.28428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns King Hill RD over Little Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.