US Bridges

Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · 16 Miles to Powell R S · Structure no. 010506000000016

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 566
CrossesFishing Creek
Location16 Miles to Powell R S
RouteFederal Lands Road 566
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.49877, -114.86234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 566 over Fishing 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 566 over Fishing Creek?

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