US Bridges

Fouts Springs Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 12.5 MI W/O Stonyford · Structure no. 15C0183

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fouts Springs Road over Mill Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Fouts Springs Road over Mill Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFouts Springs Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location12.5 MI W/O Stonyford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.35469, -122.65601
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic162 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fouts Springs 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 Fouts Springs Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fouts Springs Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Fouts Springs Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.