US Bridges

Faught Road over Pruitt Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.3 MI N of E Shiloh RD · Structure no. 20C0334

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faught Road over Pruitt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Faught Road over Pruitt Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFaught Road
CrossesPruitt Creek
Location0.3 MI N of E Shiloh RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySonoma County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.53039, -122.76509
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Faught Road over Pruitt Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faught Road over Pruitt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Faught Road over Pruitt Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Faught Road over Pruitt Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Faught Road over Pruitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.