US Bridges

State Route 4 over Mccarty Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 10-CAL-004-R4.85 · Structure no. 30 0046

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Mccarty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 4 over Mccarty Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,156 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesMccarty Creek
Location10-CAL-004-R4.85
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.95551, -120.69079
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2009)
Projected traffic11,156 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 4 over Mccarty Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 over Mccarty 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over Mccarty Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Mccarty Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns State Route 4 over Mccarty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.