US Bridges

Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 7.6 MI N JCT Tomki RD · Structure no. 10C0173

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHearst-Willits RD
CrossesHaily Creek
Location7.6 MI N JCT Tomki RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.51525, -123.21062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2011)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearst-Willits RD over Haily 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 Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hearst-Willits RD over Haily Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.