US Bridges

Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek

Good

Owyhee County, Idaho · 1.6 N. 9.8 W. Murphy · Structure no. 0000000028298-T

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek is a steel culvert carrying Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek RD
CrossesReynolds Creek
Location1.6 N. 9.8 W. Murphy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.24236, -116.75422
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.