US Bridges

Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.15 MI S/O Highland Vly · Structure no. 57C0734

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek is a steel culvert carrying Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArchie Moore Road
CrossesSanta Maria Creek
Location0.15 MI S/O Highland Vly
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.03126, -116.95636
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Archie Moore Road over Santa Maria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.