US Bridges

Center Creek Road over Rice Creek

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · 11.5 S. 2.8 W. Cottonwood · Structure no. 000000000029390

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Creek Road over Rice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Creek Road over Rice Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Creek Road
CrossesRice Creek
Location11.5 S. 2.8 W. Cottonwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIdaho County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.87814, -116.40572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Creek Road over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Creek Road over Rice 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 2023.

How much traffic does Center Creek Road over Rice Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Creek Road over Rice Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Center Creek Road over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.