US Bridges

IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 9 MI N/W of US HWY 101 · Structure no. 10C0124

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIRR Sherwood RD
CrossesCurley Cow Creek
Location9 MI N/W of US HWY 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.51319, -123.44758
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2011)
Projected traffic434 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Sherwood RD over Curley Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.