US Bridges

Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.4 MI N of Atkinson · Structure no. 29C0286

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 5 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHibbard Road
CrossesSouth Paddy Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.09497, -121.16668
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2013)
Projected traffic328 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Hibbard Road over South Paddy 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 Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hibbard Road over South Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.