US Bridges

Malibu DR over Franklin Creek

Poor

Santa Barbara County, California · Btwn Sterling & Tomol DR · Structure no. 51C0295

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,443
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malibu DR over Franklin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Malibu DR over Franklin Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,393 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMalibu DR
CrossesFranklin Creek
LocationBtwn Sterling & Tomol DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.40478, -119.51893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2011)
Projected traffic2,393 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$384,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Malibu DR over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malibu DR over Franklin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Malibu DR over Franklin Creek carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Malibu DR over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Malibu DR over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.