Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek
PoorGlenn County, California · 0.85 MI East of 99W · Structure no. 11C0261
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 647
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2047. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Branch Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek carry?
About 647 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.