US Bridges

Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek

Fair

Sierra County, California · 1.1 MI N Intx CR S490 · Structure no. 13C0054

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandy City Road
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location1.1 MI N Intx CR S490
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySierra County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.53693, -121.01434
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2005)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
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 Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandy City Road over Cherokee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Brandy City Road over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.