US Bridges

34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek

FairPosted for load

Lake County, California · 20.4 MI W of Lower Lake · Structure no. 0000000L1837211

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek is a steel culvert carrying 34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek in Lake 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Carries34013: Hunting Cre
CrossesHunting Creek
Location20.4 MI W of Lower Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.81185, -122.37423
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek built?

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

What condition is 34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting 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 2024.

How much traffic does 34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns 34013: Hunting Cre over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.