US Bridges

Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork

Fair

Trinity County, California · 0.7 MI SE of State RTE 3 · Structure no. 05C0025

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGuy Covington DR
CrossesE Fork of Stuarts Fork
Location0.7 MI SE of State RTE 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.90509, -122.76946
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
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Guy Covington DR over E Fork of Stuarts Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.