Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek
FairOwyhee County, Idaho · 5.0 S. 6.1 W. Bruneau · Structure no. 000000000028285
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shoofly Cutoff over Little Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.