US Bridges

Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.7 MI S of Walker RD · Structure no. 02C0171

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBarkhouse Creek RD
CrossesBarkhouse Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Walker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.82217, -122.8486
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2011)
Projected traffic56 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse 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 Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Barkhouse Creek RD over Barkhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.