US Bridges

Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek

Poor

Humboldt County, California · 12.5 MI SE of Korbel · Structure no. 04C0061

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesMaple Creek RD
CrossesMaple Creek
Location12.5 MI SE of Korbel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78125, -123.87803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2011)
Projected traffic107 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Creek RD over Maple 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.