US Bridges

Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek

Good

Elmore County, Idaho · 1.8 MI W. of Red Mountain · Structure no. 040201000012660

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesDry Buck-Burnt Ck.
CrossesEast Fork Fall Creek
Location1.8 MI W. of Red Mountain
RouteFederal Lands Road 159
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.53476, -115.43685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Buck-Burnt Ck. over East Fork Fall Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.