US Bridges

Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.75 MI S/O RTE 5 · Structure no. 02C0040

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1924
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1924, so it is 110 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBailey Hill RD
CrossesHutton Creek
Location0.75 MI S/O RTE 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.94611, -122.58607
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1924.

What condition is Bailey Hill RD over Hutton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Hill RD over Hutton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.