US Bridges

Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 0.5 MI N of Delevan RD · Structure no. 15C0120

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek in Colusa 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 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFour Mile RD
CrossesHunters Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Delevan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36243, -122.11608
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2014)
Projected traffic22 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek built?

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

What condition is Four Mile RD over Hunters 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile RD over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.