US Bridges

Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · N of Peaceful Garden Way · Structure no. 25C0138

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,010
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,010 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,893 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesTennessee Creek
LocationN of Peaceful Garden Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71699, -120.93762
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,010 (2019)
Projected traffic19,893 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Road over Tennessee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek carry?

About 15,010 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over Tennessee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.