US Bridges

E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 0.1 MI S Highland Spgs RD · Structure no. 14C0013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek is a steel culvert carrying E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Hghlnd Spring RD
CrossesHighland Creek
Location0.1 MI S Highland Spgs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.94806, -122.90254
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2009)
Projected traffic872 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland 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 E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns E Hghlnd Spring RD over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.