US Bridges

Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · 1.7 MI S/E Milton RD · Structure no. 30C0004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRock Creek RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.7 MI S/E Milton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01592, -120.82779
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2011)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.