US Bridges

SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 6.3 N. Harvard · Structure no. 000000000018836

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesE.Fk.Meadow Creek
Location6.3 N. Harvard
RouteState Highway 6
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.98414, -116.66942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over E.Fk.Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.