US Bridges

S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 1.6 N. 1.5 E. Donnelly · Structure no. 000000000028633

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek is a steel culvert carrying S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS3944;FARM to Mrkt
CrossesStover Creek
Location1.6 N. 1.5 E. Donnelly
RouteCounty Highway 3944
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.75728, -116.04767
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic735 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover 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 2022.

How much traffic does S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S3944;FARM to Mrkt over Stover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.