Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadIdaho County, Idaho · 9.5 S. 6.4 W. Kamiah · Structure no. 000000000029313
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Rock Creek Road over Red Rock 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Creek Road over Red Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.