US Bridges

Williams Creek RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 1.6 MI S Grizzly Bluff RD · Structure no. 04C0208

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Creek RD over Williams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Williams Creek RD over Williams Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWilliams Creek RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1.6 MI S Grizzly Bluff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.55332, -124.2334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Williams Creek RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Creek RD over Williams 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 August 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Williams Creek RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Creek RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.