US Bridges

Quail Road over Hatter Creek

Fair

Latah County, Idaho · 1.5 S. 0.3 E. Princeton · Structure no. 000000000029436

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Quail Road over Hatter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Quail Road over Hatter 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail Road
CrossesHatter Creek
Location1.5 S. 0.3 E. Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.89209, -116.82861
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Quail Road over Hatter Creek built?

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

What condition is Quail Road over Hatter 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 Quail Road over Hatter Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quail Road over Hatter Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Road over Hatter Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.