US Bridges

Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 0.8 MI S of Sonora RD · Structure no. 38C0045

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFrankenheimber RD
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Sonora RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.85176, -120.77219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2011)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frankenheimber RD over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.