US Bridges

Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 1.3 Mile SE Raymond RD · Structure no. 41C0197

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHensley Rd(rd 407)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.3 Mile SE Raymond RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.13435, -119.90126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hensley Rd(rd 407) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.