US Bridges

State Route 12 over Lime Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 10-CAL-012-12.15 · Structure no. 30 0005

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 12 over Lime Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,713 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesLime Creek
Location10-CAL-012-12.15
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.20367, -120.79296
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,713 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 12 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 12 over Lime 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Lime Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns State Route 12 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.