Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek
FairElmore County, Idaho · 3.4 Mi. NE of Prairie · Structure no. 040201000001041
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Creek Road over Smith 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Creek Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.