US Bridges

Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 3.4 MI S SR 121 · Structure no. 21C0033

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesWooden Valley RD
CrossesWooden Valley Creek
Location3.4 MI S SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34944, -122.16077
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic817 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wooden Valley RD over Wooden Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.