US Bridges

Barker Cr. over Barker Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051452000013128

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Barker Cr. over Barker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barker Cr. over Barker Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Cr.
CrossesBarker Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 32N03
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.61, -123.11778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Cr. over Barker Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Cr. over Barker 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Barker Cr. over Barker Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Barker Cr. over Barker Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Cr. over Barker Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.