Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 1.2 MI N/O Greeley Hill R · Structure no. 40C0022
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 88 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,937 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Buck Meadows Road over Moore 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Meadows Road over Moore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.