FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DRY BUCK-BURNT CK.

Carrying DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. over EAST FORK FALL CREEK

1.8 MI W. OF RED MOUNTAIN, Elmore, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DRY BUCK-BURNT CK.

The DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. bridge in Elmore, Idaho carries DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. over EAST FORK FALL CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Idaho bridges
45
Bridges in Elmore · 2 in Poor condition
DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. 25.6 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.2
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040201000012660

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. against other structures in Elmore and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DRY BUCK-BURNT CK.?

DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. in Elmore, Idaho has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. inspected?

DRY BUCK-BURNT CK.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DRY BUCK-BURNT CK.?

DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DRY BUCK-BURNT CK.?

DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. and does age affect safety?

DRY BUCK-BURNT CK. was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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