US Bridges

State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch

Fair

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-38.96 · Structure no. 21 0111

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch in Napa County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesGarnett Creek Branch
Location04-NAP-029-38.96
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.60227, -122.58702
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Garnett Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.