Big Valley RD over Hill Creek
FairLake County, California · 0.2 MI West of Finley · Structure no. 14C0044
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,038
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Valley RD over Hill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Big Valley RD over Hill 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Valley RD over Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Valley RD over Hill 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 2022.
How much traffic does Big Valley RD over Hill Creek carry?
About 1,038 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Valley RD over Hill Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Big Valley RD over Hill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.