US Bridges

Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 8.3 E. Mccall · Structure no. 000000000020115

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Creek Road
CrossesN. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek
Location8.3 E. Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.93778, -115.94239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Creek Road over N. Fk. Lake Fk. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.