US Bridges

Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 300 West of SR 26 · Structure no. 30C0090

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOlive Orchard RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location300 West of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.13027, -120.87493
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2012)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Orchard RD over Indian 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 Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Orchard RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.