Murphy Road over Temple Creek
GoodSan Joaquin County, California · 1.6 MI S of Mariposa RD · Structure no. 29C0328
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Temple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Murphy Road over Temple Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2047. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Road over Temple Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Road over Temple Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Murphy Road over Temple Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Temple Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Temple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.