US Bridges

Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Inyo County, California · 9.5 MI W of RTE 395 JCT · Structure no. 48C0041

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Creek Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location9.5 MI W of RTE 395 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyInyo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36176, -118.69125
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
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 Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Creek Road over Pine 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 September 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.