US Bridges

Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 500 E of Rt 101/169 Sep · Structure no. 01C0001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKlamath Mill Road
CrossesHoppow Creek
Location500 E of Rt 101/169 Sep
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.52322, -124.03259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2004)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Klamath Mill Road over Hoppow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.