US Bridges

Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch

Good

Power County, Idaho · 0.25 S Exit 21(COLDWATER) · Structure no. 000000000023550

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarkdull RD
CrossesLanes Gulch
Location0.25 S Exit 21(COLDWATER)
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.619, -113.12069
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Barkdull RD over Lanes Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.