US Bridges

Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 3.1 MI N/O Green Mtn RD · Structure no. 41C0014

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Flats Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.1 MI N/O Green Mtn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.2686, -119.89171
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Flats Road over Willow 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 Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Flats Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.