US Bridges

Scotland Drive over Goat Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Elverta Road · Structure no. 24C0487

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Drive over Goat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scotland Drive over Goat Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,914 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScotland Drive
CrossesGoat Creek
Location0.5 MI S/O Elverta Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70895, -121.39459
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 (3.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2015)
Projected traffic1,914 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Scotland Drive over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Drive over Goat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Scotland Drive over Goat Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Drive over Goat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Drive over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.