US Bridges

Dunton Road over Hoods Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI S of SR 4 · Structure no. 38C0162

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunton Road over Hoods Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dunton Road over Hoods Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDunton Road
CrossesHoods Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93259, -120.80692
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2017)
Projected traffic107 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Dunton Road over Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunton Road over Hoods 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dunton Road over Hoods Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Dunton Road over Hoods Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dunton Road over Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.