US Bridges

Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek

Good

Del Norte County, California · 2.6 MI N/O S Fork Road · Structure no. 01C0045

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesBig Flat Road 405
CrossesHurdygurdy Creek
Location2.6 MI N/O S Fork Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.71752, -123.89797
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy 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 Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big Flat Road 405 over Hurdygurdy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.