US Bridges

Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 375FT S/O Old Placerville · Structure no. 24C0491

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,089
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,089 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,419 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMacready Ave
CrossesMorrison Creek Tributary
Location375FT S/O Old Placerville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.56426, -121.30969
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,089 (2015)
Projected traffic9,419 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,089 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Macready Ave over Morrison Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.