Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek
PoorSiskiyou County, California · Scott Bar · Structure no. 050555000001057
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Walker Road over Tompkins Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.