US Bridges

Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek

Good

Inyo County, California · 8.3 MI W of RTE 395 · Structure no. 48C0021

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPine Creek RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location8.3 MI W of RTE 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.37401, -118.67732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic264 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Creek RD over Pine 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 July 2022.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.