US Bridges

Walnut Drive over Spring Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · 2.3 MI W of Zumwalt Rd. · Structure no. 15C0203

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Drive over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walnut Drive over Spring Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,332 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWalnut Drive
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Zumwalt Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11959, -122.19438
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2014)
Projected traffic1,332 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Walnut Drive over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Drive over Spring 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 Walnut Drive over Spring Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Drive over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Drive over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.