US Bridges

N 4000 E over Moody Creek

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · 2.1 N. 4.6 E. Rexburg · Structure no. 000000000032845

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 4000 E over Moody Creek is a concrete frame carrying N 4000 E over Moody Creek in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 4000 E
CrossesMoody Creek
Location2.1 N. 4.6 E. Rexburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.85472, -111.69806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 4000 E over Moody Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 4000 E over Moody 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N 4000 E over Moody Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N 4000 E over Moody Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 4000 E over Moody Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.