US Bridges

Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 1.05 MI E Walker Br Conn · Structure no. 02C0126

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesBarkhouse Creek
Location1.05 MI E Walker Br Conn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83012, -122.84711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2011)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Barkhouse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Barkhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.