US Bridges

Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At Walnut Ave · Structure no. 28C0351

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Grove RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationAt Walnut Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.91468, -122.0077
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove RD over Pine 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.