US Bridges

Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.2 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0084

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeach Orchard Road
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location0.2 MI E SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.63376, -122.74913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2011)
Projected traffic132 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peach Orchard Road over Moffett 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 2023.

How much traffic does Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Peach Orchard Road over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.