US Bridges

Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 5.0 MI N Vinyard Cyn RD · Structure no. 44C0148

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesPrkfld-Coalinga RD
CrossesLittle Cholame Creek
Location5.0 MI N Vinyard Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.95324, -120.47577
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic355 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Prkfld-Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.