Road 48 over Walker Creek
GoodGlenn County, California · 0.9 MI E HWY 99W · Structure no. 11C0060
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 647
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 48 over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 48 over Walker Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 48 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 48 over Walker 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 48 over Walker Creek carry?
About 647 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Road 48 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Road 48 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.