US Bridges

Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 2.7 MI S of US 101 · Structure no. 10C0188

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFt Brag-Shrwd RD
CrossesSherwood Creek
Location2.7 MI S of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53055, -123.48893
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2011)
Projected traffic135 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood 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 Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Brag-Shrwd RD over Sherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.