US Bridges

Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 2.3 MI SE Merced Falls RD · Structure no. 39C0069

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2047. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesHornitos Road
CrossesF. P. Creek
Location2.3 MI SE Merced Falls RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.4982, -120.312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1990)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Hornitos Road over F. P. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hornitos Road over F. P. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.