US Bridges

South Fork Road over Rock Creek

Good

Del Norte County, California · 8.1 MI SE JCT US 199 · Structure no. 01C0041

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fork Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Fork Road over Rock Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesSouth Fork Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location8.1 MI SE JCT US 199
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.73515, -123.98368
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2000)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fork Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fork Road over Rock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Fork Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Fork Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Fork Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.