US Bridges

Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 165 N/O Loucreta DR · Structure no. 24C0480

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,526
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,526 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,285 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPalmerhouse DR
CrossesFlorin Creek
Location165 N/O Loucreta DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.49215, -121.41474
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,526 (2015)
Projected traffic7,285 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmerhouse DR over Florin 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 2021.

How much traffic does Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek carry?

About 4,526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Palmerhouse DR over Florin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.