US Bridges

Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 0.2 MI N Thomas RD · Structure no. 14C0043

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,962
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBig Valley RD
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location0.2 MI N Thomas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.00097, -122.87539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2009)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Valley RD over Adobe 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek carry?

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Big Valley RD over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.