CARMEN CREEK ROAD
Carrying CARMEN CREEK ROAD over CARMEN CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Lemhi, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CARMEN CREEK ROAD
The CARMEN CREEK ROAD bridge in Lemhi, Idaho carries CARMEN CREEK ROAD over CARMEN CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CARMEN CREEK ROAD 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
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 041302000001091
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CARMEN CREEK ROAD 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 CARMEN CREEK ROAD against other structures in Lemhi and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CARMEN CREEK ROAD?
CARMEN CREEK ROAD in Lemhi, Idaho has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CARMEN CREEK ROAD inspected?
CARMEN CREEK ROAD'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CARMEN CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CARMEN CREEK ROAD?
CARMEN CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CARMEN CREEK ROAD?
CARMEN CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is CARMEN CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
CARMEN CREEK ROAD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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