US Bridges

Hembree Lane over Pool Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.4 MI N Shilo RD · Structure no. 20C0053

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hembree Lane over Pool Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hembree Lane over Pool Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,591 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHembree Lane
CrossesPool Creek
Location0.4 MI N Shilo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.53012, -122.79349
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2011)
Projected traffic11,591 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hembree Lane over Pool Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Hembree Lane over Pool 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hembree Lane over Pool Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hembree Lane over Pool Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hembree Lane over Pool Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.