US Bridges

Brim Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 0.4 MI W Bear Valley RD · Structure no. 15C0028

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brim Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brim Road over Mill Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesBrim Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI W Bear Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.163, -122.44746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2014)
Projected traffic39 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Brim Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brim Road over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brim Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brim Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brim Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.