US Bridges

Alpine RD over Pixley Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.4 MI N Live Oak RD · Structure no. 29C0205

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpine RD over Pixley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alpine RD over Pixley Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlpine RD
CrossesPixley Creek
Location0.4 MI N Live Oak RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.08506, -121.21494
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2013)
Projected traffic491 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alpine RD over Pixley Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alpine RD over Pixley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Alpine RD over Pixley Creek carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Alpine RD over Pixley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Alpine RD over Pixley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.