US Bridges

Latrobe RD over Clark Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 400 Yds N. of Amador Cty · Structure no. 25C0034

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,428
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latrobe RD over Clark Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Latrobe RD over Clark Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 3,428 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,783 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLatrobe RD
CrossesClark Creek
Location400 Yds N. of Amador Cty
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.52417, -120.95528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,428 (2011)
Projected traffic4,783 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Latrobe RD over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latrobe RD over Clark 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 2022.

How much traffic does Latrobe RD over Clark Creek carry?

About 3,428 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Latrobe RD over Clark Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Latrobe RD over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.