US Bridges

NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek

Good

Valley County, Idaho · 6 MI S. of Lake Cascade · Structure no. 040206000015577

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNFSR 421
CrossesFawn Creek
Location6 MI S. of Lake Cascade
RouteFederal Lands Road 421
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.399, -116.075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 421 over Fawn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 421 over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.