US Bridges

Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 9.0 N. 17.6 E. Mccall · Structure no. 000000000020151

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Creek RD
CrossesZena Creek
Location9.0 N. 17.6 E. Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.04186, -115.74786
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed46 mi (74 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Creek RD over Zena 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek carry?

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

How long is Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Creek RD over Zena Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.