US Bridges

Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 0.18 MI N Howell Creek RD · Structure no. 10C0149

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRuddck-Cunninhm RD
CrossesHowell Creek
Location0.18 MI N Howell Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11245, -123.17341
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2011)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ruddck-Cunninhm RD over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.