US Bridges

Palm DR over Carmichael Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 100 Ft W/O San Lorenzo Wy · Structure no. 24C0403

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm DR over Carmichael Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palm DR over Carmichael Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPalm DR
CrossesCarmichael Creek
Location100 Ft W/O San Lorenzo Wy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61904, -121.31428
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2011)
Projected traffic534 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Palm DR over Carmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm DR over Carmichael 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Palm DR over Carmichael Creek carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Palm DR over Carmichael Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Palm DR over Carmichael Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.