US Bridges

Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek

FairPosted for load

Mendocino County, California · 5.3 MI NE JCT Mina RD · Structure no. 10C0205

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHull Valley RD
CrossesHulls Creek
Location5.3 MI NE JCT Mina RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMendocino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.91274, -123.25022
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hull Valley RD over Hulls 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 Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns Hull Valley RD over Hulls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.