French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek
FairAmador County, California · 0.1 MI NE of ST RTE 49 · Structure no. 26C0035
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns French Bar RD over South Fork Jackson Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.