US Bridges

Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek

Fair

Glenn County, California · Just West of RD F · Structure no. 11C0260

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2047. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad #68
CrossesBranch Hunter Creek
LocationJust West of RD F
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.40702, -122.23126
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2047
Trucks15%
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 Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road #68 over Branch Hunter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Road #68 over Branch Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.