US Bridges

Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 2.1 MI East of I-5 · Structure no. 15C0165

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLurline Ave
CrossesLurline Creek
Location2.1 MI East of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColusa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.21825, -122.14336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2014)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lurline Ave over Lurline 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 Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lurline Ave over Lurline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.