Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek
FairCalaveras County, California · 1 MI W Obyrne Ferry RD · Structure no. 30C0076
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copper Cove Drive over Black 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Copper Cove Drive over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.