US Bridges

Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.8 MI N of SR 4 · Structure no. 29C0307

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBuckman RD
CrossesDuck Creek Branch
Location0.8 MI N of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.9417, -120.97701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2015)
Projected traffic32 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Buckman RD over Duck Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.