Brazil Low-Water Bridge (CR 657)

River mile 0.1 · Courtois Creek

Use as

Bridge Access

Parking

~5 vehicles

Road

GRAVEL

Too Low

24.9 cfs · 2.68 ft

USGS 07014000 · Updated 53 min ago

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Road typePaved → Gravel (unmaintained)

DetailsFrom Potosi, head south on Hwy P for 14 miles to Hwy C, then west on Hwy C for 4 miles to Hwy Z. Continue northwest on Hwy Z (also called Brazil Rd / Co Rd 657). Low-water bridge is on CR 657. Pavement ends before reaching the bridge — last stretch is gravel. Remote area — no cell service.

Capacity~5 vehicles

DetailsSmall gravel pull-off near the low-water bridge. Space for approximately 5 vehicles.

AmenitiesNo facilities. Undeveloped bridge access. Hazel Creek USFS Campground is approximately 3 miles upstream on a tributary (Hazel Creek, not Courtois).

FeeNo fee

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Usual head of navigation. Check water levels at the USGS gage (07014100) near here before launching. From Brazil to Hwy 8 the gradient is 9.2 ft/mile — fast, shallow water with tight turns. Difficulty is frequently Class II due to sharp turns, obstructions, and narrow channels. Not for beginners in high water. Bring your own shuttle — no outfitter service this far upstream.

Nearby on Courtois Creek

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Highway 8 Bridge

Downstream · 6.8 mi · ~3.4 hr

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Blunt Low-Water Bridge (CR 544)

Downstream · 11.4 mi · ~5.7 hr

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