US Bridges

Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 100 N of Spring Azure · Structure no. 24C0488

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,147 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSheldon Creek DR
CrossesWhitehouse Creek
Location100 N of Spring Azure
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.43446, -121.38296
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2006)
Projected traffic4,147 by 2046
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldon Creek DR over Whitehouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.