US Bridges

Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Mattole RD · Structure no. 04C0251

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesConklin Creek Road
CrossesEast Mill Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Mattole RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.31364, -124.27999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conklin Creek Road over East Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Conklin Creek Road over East Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.