Dry Creek Road over Little Wood River
Blaine County, Idaho · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Dry Creek Road over Little Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 120 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 65 of the 96 inventoried bridges in Blaine County rated fair (67.7%); 4 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 65 ft |
| Location | 1.2 N. 0.9 W. Carey |
| NBI structure number | 000000000023710 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Idaho department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Blaine County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 75 over Big Wood River | 2002 | 14,500 | Good |
| SH 75 over Big Wood River | 2017 | 14,500 | Fair |
| SH 75 over Bellevue Canal | 1931 | 7,000 | Fair |
| STC2815;WARM Sprng over Big Wood River | 1972 | 6,300 | Fair |
| Dollar Road over Trail Creek | 1988 | 5,000 | Good |
| SH 75 over Richfield Canal | 1955 | 4,500 | Fair |
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