US Bridges

Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · 1.7 N. Slate Creek R.Sta · Structure no. 000000000029150

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMckenzie Creek Rd.
CrossesSlippy Creek
Location1.7 N. Slate Creek R.Sta
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.66285, -116.28242
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mckenzie Creek Rd. over Slippy Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.