Dirks Road over Dirks Creek
FairColusa County, California · 1.3 MI S of Glen CO Line · Structure no. 15C0160
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dirks Road over Dirks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dirks Road over Dirks Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirks Road over Dirks Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirks Road over Dirks 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 Dirks Road over Dirks Creek carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dirks Road over Dirks Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dirks Road over Dirks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.