US Bridges

State Route 12 over Stuart Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-012-30.80 · Structure no. 20 0025

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Stuart Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 12 over Stuart Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,518 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesStuart Creek
Location04-SON-012-30.80
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.3696, -122.51511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2014)
Projected traffic22,518 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 12 over Stuart Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 12 over Stuart 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Stuart Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Stuart Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Stuart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.