FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR
Carrying FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR over EAST FORK FALL CREEK
1 MI N.W. OF RED MOUNTAIN, Elmore, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR
The FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR bridge in Elmore, Idaho carries FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR over EAST FORK FALL CREEK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.4 meters (41 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 7/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR compares
Live comparison across Idaho.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.4 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040201000021634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR 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 FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR?
FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR in Elmore, Idaho has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR inspected?
FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR'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. FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR?
FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR?
FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR and does age affect safety?
FALL CK.-ROCKY BAR was built in 2013, making it 13 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.
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