US Bridges

Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 0.5 MI S Gibson Lane · Structure no. 10C0163

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHawn Creek RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.5 MI S Gibson Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.32771, -123.13138
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2011)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawn Creek RD over Williams 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hawn Creek RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.