US Bridges

Mattole Road over Davis Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 7.2 MI NW of Petrolia · Structure no. 04C0167

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattole Road over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mattole Road over Davis Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).

CarriesMattole Road
CrossesDavis Creek
Location7.2 MI NW of Petrolia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38573, -124.3675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2009)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.2 mi (142 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattole Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattole Road over Davis 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Mattole Road over Davis Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mattole Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mattole Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.