US Bridges

Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · 60 Ft North of Saddle RD · Structure no. 17C0106

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMccourtney Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location60 Ft North of Saddle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.06336, -121.26317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccourtney Road over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mccourtney Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.