US Bridges

Mill Creek DR over Mill Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · At W. Commercial ST · Structure no. 10C0199

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek DR over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mill Creek DR over Mill 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMill Creek DR
CrossesMill Creek
LocationAt W. Commercial ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.41272, -123.35738
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1985)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek DR over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Mill Creek DR over Mill 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mill Creek DR over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek DR over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mill Creek DR over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.