US Bridges

Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 1.8 MI SE of Milton · Structure no. 30C0005

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRock Creek Road
CrossesRock Creek Overflow
Location1.8 MI SE of Milton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01526, -120.8265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2011)
Projected traffic39 by 2047
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Road over Rock Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow carry?

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

How long is Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.