US Bridges

Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · 0.2 MI W Ladoga-Stnyfd RD · Structure no. 15C0136

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFouts Springs RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.2 MI W Ladoga-Stnyfd RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.37777, -122.55108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2014)
Projected traffic814 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fouts Springs RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.