US Bridges

Road F over Branch Hunter Creek

Good

Glenn County, California · Just South of RD 68 · Structure no. 11C0174

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road F over Branch Hunter Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Road F over Branch Hunter Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad F
CrossesBranch Hunter Creek
LocationJust South of RD 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.40676, -122.22992
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic77 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road F over Branch Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road F over Branch Hunter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road F over Branch Hunter Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Road F over Branch Hunter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Road F over Branch Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.